PA State Inspection chapters A-D UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Define Acute area of the windshield - CORRECT ANSWERS 8 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches
What are clearance lamps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lamps that show the front and rear of
a vehicle that indicate height and width on trucks and busses 80 inches or more in width
What is a Commonwealth inspection station? - CORRECT ANSWERS A space to inspect
all types of vehicles in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth, federal or a township
Define a Designated Area? - CORRECT ANSWERS An area designated for emissions im
program designated area
What is a Fleet inspection station ? - CORRECT ANSWERS Its an inspection station that
inspects all types of leased or name of the person in whose name the certificate of appointment is
issued.
What are fog lamps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lamps which are used in lieu of low beams
in conditions of rain snow or fog
What is GVWR? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gross Vehicle Weight Rating the term is
defined in PA 75 Pa C.S. 102
Define General inspection station - CORRECT ANSWERS Is an inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles if the station is equipped
What is a Heavy truck - CORRECT ANSWERS 17,000lbs or more
, What is an Inspection area? - CORRECT ANSWERS The are in the station where the
inspections take place.
What is the inspection maintenance insert tab? - CORRECT ANSWERS A number placard
sticker inserted on the inspection sticker that indicates when the next inspection occurs
What is a light truck? - CORRECT ANSWERS Truck 11,000lbs or less
What are parking lamps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Steady burning lamps when the vehicle
is parked or stopped
What vehicles are subject to safety inspection? - CORRECT ANSWERS 9000lbs or less
you plan on using on a highway or registered and titled in a designated area
What is a tail lamp? - CORRECT ANSWERS Steady burning low intensity lamp on the
back of the vehicle
What is a turn signal? - CORRECT ANSWERS Signaling lamp used to show you intend to
turn or merge.
What are equipment rules? - CORRECT ANSWERS Equipment intended to be used on a
highway unless exempted.
What vehicles need to inspected? - CORRECT ANSWERS Any vehicle registered that is
intended to be moved on a highway
Define semi annual inspection - CORRECT ANSWERS Vehicles carrying multiple people
such as busses vans that move o. The highway owned by a public utility commission ie septa,
school busses etc
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Define Acute area of the windshield - CORRECT ANSWERS 8 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches
What are clearance lamps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lamps that show the front and rear of
a vehicle that indicate height and width on trucks and busses 80 inches or more in width
What is a Commonwealth inspection station? - CORRECT ANSWERS A space to inspect
all types of vehicles in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth, federal or a township
Define a Designated Area? - CORRECT ANSWERS An area designated for emissions im
program designated area
What is a Fleet inspection station ? - CORRECT ANSWERS Its an inspection station that
inspects all types of leased or name of the person in whose name the certificate of appointment is
issued.
What are fog lamps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lamps which are used in lieu of low beams
in conditions of rain snow or fog
What is GVWR? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gross Vehicle Weight Rating the term is
defined in PA 75 Pa C.S. 102
Define General inspection station - CORRECT ANSWERS Is an inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles if the station is equipped
What is a Heavy truck - CORRECT ANSWERS 17,000lbs or more
, What is an Inspection area? - CORRECT ANSWERS The are in the station where the
inspections take place.
What is the inspection maintenance insert tab? - CORRECT ANSWERS A number placard
sticker inserted on the inspection sticker that indicates when the next inspection occurs
What is a light truck? - CORRECT ANSWERS Truck 11,000lbs or less
What are parking lamps? - CORRECT ANSWERS Steady burning lamps when the vehicle
is parked or stopped
What vehicles are subject to safety inspection? - CORRECT ANSWERS 9000lbs or less
you plan on using on a highway or registered and titled in a designated area
What is a tail lamp? - CORRECT ANSWERS Steady burning low intensity lamp on the
back of the vehicle
What is a turn signal? - CORRECT ANSWERS Signaling lamp used to show you intend to
turn or merge.
What are equipment rules? - CORRECT ANSWERS Equipment intended to be used on a
highway unless exempted.
What vehicles need to inspected? - CORRECT ANSWERS Any vehicle registered that is
intended to be moved on a highway
Define semi annual inspection - CORRECT ANSWERS Vehicles carrying multiple people
such as busses vans that move o. The highway owned by a public utility commission ie septa,
school busses etc
