PA STATE INSPECTION PRACTICE TEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
Acute Area of the Windshield - ANS 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.
Auxillary Driving Lamp - ANS a lighting device mounted to provide illumination in front of the
vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of a standard head lamp system. It is not intended
for use alone or with the lower beam of the standard headlamp system
Certified Inspection Mechanic - ANS 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
Clearance lamps - ANS Lamps which show to the front or rear of a vehicle to indicate overall
width and height of a vehicle -- on trucks and buses 80 inches or more in width.
COMMONWEALTH INSPECTION STATION - ANS 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
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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, Critical Area of the Windshield - ANS The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep
of the windshield wiper system
Fleet inspection station - ANS An inspection station appointed to inspect all types of vehicles,
space permitting, leased by or owned and registered in the name of the person in whose name
the certificate of appointment is issued
fog lamps - ANS Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower beam headlamps to
provide illumination under conditions of rain, snow or fog
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating - ANS PICK ALL OF THE ABOVE WITH ANY ANSWER
RELATED TO GCWR
Heavy truck - ANS A truck having a registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds or a
truck tractor
IDENTIFICATION LAMPS - ANS Lamps used in groups of three, in a horizontal row, which show
to the front or rear, or both, on vehicles 80 inches or more in width
INDICATOR LIGHTS - ANS Lamps that are visible to the operator of a vehicle that indicate
operation of appropriate electrical circuits, malfunction of vehicle performance and
requirement for remedial action by the operator of the vehicle
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Insert Tab - ANS A number tab, applied to the safety certificate
of inspection, which indicates the month in which the safety certificate of inspection expires
and that the vehicle is subject to the Emission Inspection Program
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
Acute Area of the Windshield - ANS 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.
Auxillary Driving Lamp - ANS a lighting device mounted to provide illumination in front of the
vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of a standard head lamp system. It is not intended
for use alone or with the lower beam of the standard headlamp system
Certified Inspection Mechanic - ANS 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
Clearance lamps - ANS Lamps which show to the front or rear of a vehicle to indicate overall
width and height of a vehicle -- on trucks and buses 80 inches or more in width.
COMMONWEALTH INSPECTION STATION - ANS 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
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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, Critical Area of the Windshield - ANS The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep
of the windshield wiper system
Fleet inspection station - ANS An inspection station appointed to inspect all types of vehicles,
space permitting, leased by or owned and registered in the name of the person in whose name
the certificate of appointment is issued
fog lamps - ANS Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower beam headlamps to
provide illumination under conditions of rain, snow or fog
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating - ANS PICK ALL OF THE ABOVE WITH ANY ANSWER
RELATED TO GCWR
Heavy truck - ANS A truck having a registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds or a
truck tractor
IDENTIFICATION LAMPS - ANS Lamps used in groups of three, in a horizontal row, which show
to the front or rear, or both, on vehicles 80 inches or more in width
INDICATOR LIGHTS - ANS Lamps that are visible to the operator of a vehicle that indicate
operation of appropriate electrical circuits, malfunction of vehicle performance and
requirement for remedial action by the operator of the vehicle
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Insert Tab - ANS A number tab, applied to the safety certificate
of inspection, which indicates the month in which the safety certificate of inspection expires
and that the vehicle is subject to the Emission Inspection Program
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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