Texas State Inspector Safety cert. Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
One of the required procedures in the inspection of the steering is: - Answer -
Turning the steering wheel from full left to full right
Conventional brakes or non-power brakes must have a minimum pedal reserve of:
- Answer -2 inch
Any tire with wear bar indicators would be rejected for the following reason: -
Answer -Tread wear indicators contact the road on any two adjacent major grooves
in the center of the middle of the tire
LED tail lamps may have no more than ______ of diodes malfunctioning to pass
inspection. - Answer -50%
When performing a road test on the service brakes, a truck weighing over 10,000
lbs GVW (this would include larger trucks but not truck-trailer combinations)
should be driven at a speed of 20 mph and should stop within: - Answer -40 feet
The vehicle owner/operator should be present when the inspector is checking CNG
tank located in the trunk of the car. - Answer -True
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, Glass coating or sun screening materials on windshield may not extend down past
the AS-1 line or more than ____ inches, whichever is closer to the top of the
windshield: - Answer -5 inches
Brakes would be rejected if: - Answer -There is obvious metal to metal contact
when brakes are applied.
When issuing a Vehicle Inspection Report to a vehicle, the VIN will be taken from
the: - Answer -Vehicle
Proof of financial responsibility is not required on motor vehicles prior to the
model year 1988. - Answer -False
When is a vehicle required to be inspected for seat belts? - Answer -Anchorages
were part of the manufactures original equipment
The turn signal selector switch must lock in the proper position when applied on: -
Answer -All vehicles
A truck or trailer is required to have clearance lamps and side marker lamps if the
total width of the vehicle is: - Answer -80 inches or more
In order to pass inspection, tires must have a tread depth of at least ___ in the two
center adjacent major grooves. - Answer -2/32 inch
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2026 Questions and Answers
One of the required procedures in the inspection of the steering is: - Answer -
Turning the steering wheel from full left to full right
Conventional brakes or non-power brakes must have a minimum pedal reserve of:
- Answer -2 inch
Any tire with wear bar indicators would be rejected for the following reason: -
Answer -Tread wear indicators contact the road on any two adjacent major grooves
in the center of the middle of the tire
LED tail lamps may have no more than ______ of diodes malfunctioning to pass
inspection. - Answer -50%
When performing a road test on the service brakes, a truck weighing over 10,000
lbs GVW (this would include larger trucks but not truck-trailer combinations)
should be driven at a speed of 20 mph and should stop within: - Answer -40 feet
The vehicle owner/operator should be present when the inspector is checking CNG
tank located in the trunk of the car. - Answer -True
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, Glass coating or sun screening materials on windshield may not extend down past
the AS-1 line or more than ____ inches, whichever is closer to the top of the
windshield: - Answer -5 inches
Brakes would be rejected if: - Answer -There is obvious metal to metal contact
when brakes are applied.
When issuing a Vehicle Inspection Report to a vehicle, the VIN will be taken from
the: - Answer -Vehicle
Proof of financial responsibility is not required on motor vehicles prior to the
model year 1988. - Answer -False
When is a vehicle required to be inspected for seat belts? - Answer -Anchorages
were part of the manufactures original equipment
The turn signal selector switch must lock in the proper position when applied on: -
Answer -All vehicles
A truck or trailer is required to have clearance lamps and side marker lamps if the
total width of the vehicle is: - Answer -80 inches or more
In order to pass inspection, tires must have a tread depth of at least ___ in the two
center adjacent major grooves. - Answer -2/32 inch
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