PA State Inspection Mechanic Practice Test Study Guide 2024

When should auxiliary driving lights be lit? - answersOnly when high-beams are lit. When should flood lights be lit? - answersOnly when low-beams are lit. How is the critical area of the windshield defined? - answersThe area cleaned by the windshield wipers. How is the acute area of the windshield defined? - answersThe 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? - answers11,000lbs or less registered vehicle weight. How is a medium truck defined? - answers11,001lbs up to 17,000lbs registered vehicle weight. How is a heavy truck defined? - answers17,001lbs and up registered vehicle weight. What indicator lights must be operational? - answersHigh-beam, Turn signals, and Hazard lights. How often are semi-annual inspections conducted? - answersEvery 6 months. What is a MV-431 used for? - answersTo record Car, Truck, and Bus inspections. What is a MV-480 used for? - answersTo record Motorcycle and Trailer inspections. Where else can inspection stickers be applied besides the official inspection area? - answersWithin 100' of building and on same side of street. How should inspection stickers be secured? - answersUnder lock and key in a safe place. How is ownership verified? - answersRegistration and insurance VIN numbers should match vehicle along with license plate. How accurate must the VIN number match be? - answersVIN number can have 1 digit wrong or 2 digits transposed as long as teh customer has proof DOT form has been submited.