, Question 1
A vehicle registered in a county that has discontinued safety inspections
presents at a station for an inspection sticker. Under current Texas law, which
action is correct?
A. Perform a full safety inspection and issue a passing certificate.
B. Perform only an emissions inspection if the county is an emissions
county.
C. Refuse inspection and explain that no safety inspection sticker is
required or issued.
D. Issue a one-year exemption sticker after verifying insurance.
Correct Answer: C - Refuse inspection and explain that no safety
inspection sticker is required or issued.
RATIONALE
As of 2025, Texas eliminated the annual safety inspection sticker for
non-commercial vehicles in most counties; registration-based
enforcement replaced it. Emissions testing still applies only in
designated counties for certain model years. Issuing a safety sticker
where none is authorized constitutes a violation.
Question 2
During a brake inspection, a vehicle exhibits a brake pedal that sinks slowly to
the floor when held under steady pressure. Which condition does this most
likely indicate, and what is the correct disposition?
A. Normal operation; pass the vehicle.
B. Air in the hydraulic system or a fluid leak; reject the vehicle.
C. Worn brake pads; advise repair but pass.
D. Faulty parking brake; reject only if parking brake fails.
Correct Answer: B - Air in the hydraulic system or a fluid leak;
reject the vehicle.
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, RATIONALE
A sinking pedal under steady pressure indicates a hydraulic leak or
internal master cylinder bypass, a critical safety defect. Texas
inspection standards require rejection because service brake
performance is compromised. Normal operation would hold firm
pressure; worn pads alone do not cause a sinking pedal.
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the Texas rule regarding inspection
station signage and certificate security?
A. Signage is optional if the station is mobile.
B. Certificates must be stored in a locked container, and signage must
display the station's certificate number.
C. Certificates may be pre-signed by the station owner for inspector
convenience.
D. Signage must be in English only.
Correct Answer: B - Certificates must be stored in a locked
container, and signage must display the station's certificate
number.
RATIONALE
Texas DPS requires secure storage of inspection certificates and public
display of the station's certificate number. Pre-signing certificates is
prohibited and constitutes fraud. Signage requirements do not mandate
English-only, and mobile stations must still comply with signage
rules.
Question 4
A vehicle's headlamps are aimed such that the high beam is 4 inches above
horizontal at 25 feet. According to Texas inspection specifications, what is the
correct action?
A. Pass; aim is within tolerance.
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, B. Reject; high beam must be aimed below horizontal.
C. Pass if low beam is correctly aimed.
D. Reject only if glare is reported by other drivers.
Correct Answer: B - Reject; high beam must be aimed below
horizontal.
RATIONALE
Texas requires headlamp aim within specified limits: high beam
should be aimed slightly below horizontal or within a tolerance that
prevents glare. A 4-inch rise at 25 feet exceeds allowable upward aim,
causing glare and failing inspection. Low beam aim does not excuse
high beam misalignment.
Question 5
Which of the following is a valid reason to reject a vehicle during a Texas
safety inspection for window tint?
A. Tint on rear side windows is darker than 35% VLT.
B. Tint on front side windows is darker than 25% VLT.
C. Tint on windshield extends below the AS-1 line.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D - All of the above.
RATIONALE
Texas tint laws: front side windows must allow 25% VLT, rear side
windows 25% if no rearview mirror, windshield tint must not extend
below AS-1 line and must be 25% VLT. Any violation is a rejection.
Thus all listed conditions are grounds for rejection.
Question 6
An inspector notices a vehicle's VIN plate is missing from the dashboard but
the VIN on the door jamb sticker matches the title. What is the correct
procedure?
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A vehicle registered in a county that has discontinued safety inspections
presents at a station for an inspection sticker. Under current Texas law, which
action is correct?
A. Perform a full safety inspection and issue a passing certificate.
B. Perform only an emissions inspection if the county is an emissions
county.
C. Refuse inspection and explain that no safety inspection sticker is
required or issued.
D. Issue a one-year exemption sticker after verifying insurance.
Correct Answer: C - Refuse inspection and explain that no safety
inspection sticker is required or issued.
RATIONALE
As of 2025, Texas eliminated the annual safety inspection sticker for
non-commercial vehicles in most counties; registration-based
enforcement replaced it. Emissions testing still applies only in
designated counties for certain model years. Issuing a safety sticker
where none is authorized constitutes a violation.
Question 2
During a brake inspection, a vehicle exhibits a brake pedal that sinks slowly to
the floor when held under steady pressure. Which condition does this most
likely indicate, and what is the correct disposition?
A. Normal operation; pass the vehicle.
B. Air in the hydraulic system or a fluid leak; reject the vehicle.
C. Worn brake pads; advise repair but pass.
D. Faulty parking brake; reject only if parking brake fails.
Correct Answer: B - Air in the hydraulic system or a fluid leak;
reject the vehicle.
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, RATIONALE
A sinking pedal under steady pressure indicates a hydraulic leak or
internal master cylinder bypass, a critical safety defect. Texas
inspection standards require rejection because service brake
performance is compromised. Normal operation would hold firm
pressure; worn pads alone do not cause a sinking pedal.
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the Texas rule regarding inspection
station signage and certificate security?
A. Signage is optional if the station is mobile.
B. Certificates must be stored in a locked container, and signage must
display the station's certificate number.
C. Certificates may be pre-signed by the station owner for inspector
convenience.
D. Signage must be in English only.
Correct Answer: B - Certificates must be stored in a locked
container, and signage must display the station's certificate
number.
RATIONALE
Texas DPS requires secure storage of inspection certificates and public
display of the station's certificate number. Pre-signing certificates is
prohibited and constitutes fraud. Signage requirements do not mandate
English-only, and mobile stations must still comply with signage
rules.
Question 4
A vehicle's headlamps are aimed such that the high beam is 4 inches above
horizontal at 25 feet. According to Texas inspection specifications, what is the
correct action?
A. Pass; aim is within tolerance.
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, B. Reject; high beam must be aimed below horizontal.
C. Pass if low beam is correctly aimed.
D. Reject only if glare is reported by other drivers.
Correct Answer: B - Reject; high beam must be aimed below
horizontal.
RATIONALE
Texas requires headlamp aim within specified limits: high beam
should be aimed slightly below horizontal or within a tolerance that
prevents glare. A 4-inch rise at 25 feet exceeds allowable upward aim,
causing glare and failing inspection. Low beam aim does not excuse
high beam misalignment.
Question 5
Which of the following is a valid reason to reject a vehicle during a Texas
safety inspection for window tint?
A. Tint on rear side windows is darker than 35% VLT.
B. Tint on front side windows is darker than 25% VLT.
C. Tint on windshield extends below the AS-1 line.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D - All of the above.
RATIONALE
Texas tint laws: front side windows must allow 25% VLT, rear side
windows 25% if no rearview mirror, windshield tint must not extend
below AS-1 line and must be 25% VLT. Any violation is a rejection.
Thus all listed conditions are grounds for rejection.
Question 6
An inspector notices a vehicle's VIN plate is missing from the dashboard but
the VIN on the door jamb sticker matches the title. What is the correct
procedure?
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