pa state inspection (chapters A/B) UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Acute area of the windshield - CORRECT ANSWERS The center of the critical area on
the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the
driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
Antique Motor Vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS manufactured 25 years prior to the
current year conforming to
manufacturer's specifications
auxiliary driving lamp - CORRECT ANSWERS A lighting device mounted to provide
illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of a standard headlamp
system; it is not intended for use alone or with the lower beam of a standard headlamp
system(also can only work with high beam)
Back-Up Lamp - CORRECT ANSWERS A lamp used to provide illumination behind the
vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the vehicle is in reverse gear
Certified Inspection Mechanic - CORRECT ANSWERS A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has passed all
requirements to inspect specific vehicles and holds a valid driver's license for the correct class of
vehicle
class is motor vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS 15 years of age or older and registered as
such
commonwealth inspection station - CORRECT ANSWERS An inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned by and engaged exclusively in
the performance of the official duties of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth, or a
political subdivision of the Commonwealth(cannot inspect general public)
, Critical Area of the Windshield - CORRECT ANSWERS The part of the vehicle
windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
designated area - CORRECT ANSWERS The geographic area which the Department, in
conjunction with the Department of Environmental Resources, and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency, has identified as an Emission I/M Program designated area. A
copy of the Department's designation is available upon request from the department
firefighting vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS A vehicle used exclusively for fighting fires.
The term does not include passenger cars, buses and motorcycles(Has to be owned by the
company)
fog lamps - CORRECT ANSWERS Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower
beam headlamps to provide illumination under conditions of rain, snow or fog(can be used by
themselves but not while high beams are on)
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating - CORRECT ANSWERS the weight specified
by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing
vehicle(truck and trailer)
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - CORRECT ANSWERS The total weight a
vehicle is rated to carry by the manufacturer, including its own weight and the weight of the load.
(fully loaded vehicle)
general inspection station - CORRECT ANSWERS An inspection station appointed to
inspect all types of vehicles if the station is so equipped
groove - CORRECT ANSWERS the space between two adjacent tread ribs
hazard warning system or emergency signal system - CORRECT ANSWERS A driver-
controlled system of flashing front and rear lights used to warn approaching motorists when a car
has broken down or is traveling at a slow speed
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Acute area of the windshield - CORRECT ANSWERS The center of the critical area on
the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the
driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
Antique Motor Vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS manufactured 25 years prior to the
current year conforming to
manufacturer's specifications
auxiliary driving lamp - CORRECT ANSWERS A lighting device mounted to provide
illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of a standard headlamp
system; it is not intended for use alone or with the lower beam of a standard headlamp
system(also can only work with high beam)
Back-Up Lamp - CORRECT ANSWERS A lamp used to provide illumination behind the
vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the vehicle is in reverse gear
Certified Inspection Mechanic - CORRECT ANSWERS A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has passed all
requirements to inspect specific vehicles and holds a valid driver's license for the correct class of
vehicle
class is motor vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS 15 years of age or older and registered as
such
commonwealth inspection station - CORRECT ANSWERS An inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned by and engaged exclusively in
the performance of the official duties of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth, or a
political subdivision of the Commonwealth(cannot inspect general public)
, Critical Area of the Windshield - CORRECT ANSWERS The part of the vehicle
windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
designated area - CORRECT ANSWERS The geographic area which the Department, in
conjunction with the Department of Environmental Resources, and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency, has identified as an Emission I/M Program designated area. A
copy of the Department's designation is available upon request from the department
firefighting vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS A vehicle used exclusively for fighting fires.
The term does not include passenger cars, buses and motorcycles(Has to be owned by the
company)
fog lamps - CORRECT ANSWERS Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower
beam headlamps to provide illumination under conditions of rain, snow or fog(can be used by
themselves but not while high beams are on)
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating - CORRECT ANSWERS the weight specified
by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing
vehicle(truck and trailer)
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - CORRECT ANSWERS The total weight a
vehicle is rated to carry by the manufacturer, including its own weight and the weight of the load.
(fully loaded vehicle)
general inspection station - CORRECT ANSWERS An inspection station appointed to
inspect all types of vehicles if the station is so equipped
groove - CORRECT ANSWERS the space between two adjacent tread ribs
hazard warning system or emergency signal system - CORRECT ANSWERS A driver-
controlled system of flashing front and rear lights used to warn approaching motorists when a car
has broken down or is traveling at a slow speed
