PA State Inspection Mechanic Practice Test Exam With Complete Solution!!

When should flood lights be lit? -ANSWER - Only when low-beams are lit. How is the critical area of the windshield defined? -ANSWER - The area cleaned by the windshield wipers. How is the acute area of the windshield defined? -ANSWER - The area in the driver's normal line of vision—8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high. How is a light truck defined? -ANSWER - 11,000lbs or less registered vehicle weight. How is a medium truck defined? -ANSWER - 11,001lbs up to 17,000lbs registered vehicle weight. How is a heavy truck defined? -ANSWER - 17,001lbs and up registered vehicle weight. What indicator lights must be operational? -ANSWER - High-beam, Turn signals, and Hazard lights. How often are semi-annual inspections conducted? -ANSWER - Every 6 months. What is a MV-431 used for? -ANSWER - To record Car, Truck, and Bus inspections. What is a MV-480 used for? -ANSWER - To record Motorcycle and Trailer inspections. Where else can inspection stickers be applied besides the official inspection area? -ANSWER - Within 100' of building and on same side of street. How should inspection stickers be secured? -ANSWER - Under lock and key in a safe place. How is ownership verified? -ANSWER - Registration and insurance VIN numbers should match vehicle along with license plate. How accurate must the VIN number match be? -ANSWER - VIN number can have 1 digit wrong or 2 digits transposed