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PA STATE INSPECTION
TEST LATEST UPDATE (ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS)
S#ckers shall be kept where? Kept under lock and key in a safe place What is done with any unused s#ckers? Keep them un#l the QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on unused s#ckers. First offense of faulty inspec#on and improper inspec#on? Category 1 viola#on. 2 months suspension. When checking registra#on or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? VIN number and license plate must agree with registra#on card. Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT. VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing. If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registra#on or show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT. What do you check glazing for? Approved safety glass must be in every window and it must be permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f) Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the boYom of any side or rear window.
Glass may not be shaYered, broken or have sharp edges. No defects in the acute area or the cri#cal area or the windshield. Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision. Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers. What area of the windshield can there be no imperfec#ons? The acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2) List all the ways to check the wipers. Speed at manufactures specs or at least 45 cycles per minute Blades can't be torn or smear or streak aaer 5 cycles. Must have all wipers Wipers must reset to rest posi#on. Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968. What do you check the doors and trunk lid for? Must be original equipment or same type. Must close securely. List all the ways to check mirrors. Mirrors can't be cracked, discolored or broken., Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose. Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors (19-1/2 square inches each). No junk hanging from rear view mirror. What's the rule for fender flares? May not exceed 3 inches. What do you check floor for? Must be able to support weight of people and cargo. No holes allowed.
What's the min. Brake specs for Bonded?_______Riveted?_________ Bonded 2/32 Riveted 1/ What do we check brake hoses for? Make sure they aren't disconnected, don't leak, flaYened or Restricted, dry rot (cord showing) List the items for interior inspec#on. Steering wheel free play Steering gear box Steering column Proper size steering wheel Proper turning Flexible steering coupler Indicator lamps for high beam, turn signals. Horn- must be stock type Brake pedal travel Brake pedal fade Brake pedal linkage Brake pedal pad Seats- DRIVERS seat and back must be firmly aYached No springs s#cking out of DRIVER'S seat Seat adjustment must work Seat belts in good condi#on ( if originally equipped) Rear view mirror- no cracks or discolora#on Rear view mirror- must hold adjustment. No junk hanging on it. Describe steering "Lock to Lock" Turning the front wheels as far as they go from one side to the other. "Stop to Stop"
Describe the "1/4 inch Play Test" Used to check #ghtness of steering linkage and gearbox. Raise front wheels off the ground. Have someone hold on the brakes to eliminate bearing play. Wiggle the front #res. No more than 1/4 play allowed measured at the outside of the #re. What do we check motor mounts for? Reject if broken. List all items for under hood inspec#on. Hood latch in good working order. Must be double latched. Check motor mounts No fuel leaks No loose fuel lines Fuel tanks and lines must be OEM or equal to. No fuels lines touching hot or moving surfaces. No fuel system parts inside the car. Alternate fuel systems (propane) must meet code standards. ThroYle must work properly No holes or cracks in firewall No exhaust leaks No master cylinder leaks No brake lines, flaYened, disconnected, restricted or leaking. Booster for power brakes must be working properly BaYery must be securely fastened. What are the minimum requirements for #re tread? No less then 2/32 on any two adjacent treads (side by side) No less than 4/32 on vehicles with 10,000 GW
What is the most an unmarked drum can be machined? .090" over original diameter. What is the deepest a groove can be in a drum or rotor? .015"
. Can a ply be broken on a leaf spring? Yes. MAIN leaf may not be broken. What do we check inside the trunk for? No holes in floor bed or inner panels Floor strong enough to hold cargo. How do we check the emergency brake? Brakes must set before pedal travels it's limit. Brakes must exhibit resistance when you try to move the car. Acute area The part of the windshield 8-1/2 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches high directly in front of the driver's line of vision. Cri#cal area The part of the windshield that the wipers sweep. Fleet inspec#on sta#on A sta#on cer#ficate to inspect all types of vehicles leased or owned by the person that has the sta#on cer#ficate. Must have at least 15 vehicles. GVWR The loaded weight of a single vehicle as specified on the Federal weight cer#fica#on label aYached to the vehicle. ( DIFFERENT THAN (GW) GROSS WEIGHT ) Light truck Registered gross weight of 11,000 lbs or less.
Medium truck . Registered gross weight from 11,001 to 17,000 lbs inclusive Heavy truck Registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 lbs. Safety insert tab The numbers applied to the inspec#on s#cker (safety cer#ficate of inspec#on) that show when the s#cker expires. Passenger vehicle Motor vehicle (except a motor cycle) designed to carry 15 passengers or less. Primarily used for transpor#ng people. A bus is a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver) Cer#ficate of inspec#on Inspec#on s#cker MV 431 Use MV-480 for motorcycles, mopeds, and trailers. Inspec#on report sheet for all motor vehicles EXCEPT motor cycles and motor driven cycles. (mopeds 5 H.P. or less) Annually Once a year (12 months) Semi annually Twice a year (6 months) What must you or the sta#on owner do when you start at a new place? Of employment?
If an inspec#on sta#on is open on Saturday for fuel and service only must an inspec#on mechanic be on duty? NO- only during normal business hours (7:00 - 5:00 Mon-Fri) Is the inspec#on fee for a vehicle that fails the same as for a vehicle that passes? Yes- Pass or Fail: Same price. Is the price of the s#cker included in the fee for inspec#on? NO- the price of the s#cker is separate. Must have a sign lis#ng them separately. How many sta#ons can a technician be registered at? As many as he/she wants to as long as they no#fy the inspec#on supervisor and the Vehicle Control Division of the Names and sta#on numbers of the places they are working. What is the minimum age of the inspec#on mechanic? 18 What two documents must a mechanic carry when performing an inspec#on? Driver's License and Mechanic Card Must the inspec#on technician be re cer#fied and if so how oaen? Yes - Every 3 years. How many days does a mechanic have to take his recer#fica#on test? Aaer being no#fied it's due to expire? 180 days. What is the meaning of 20- 20 - 12? A passenger vehicle going 20 MPH must stop within 20 feet without swerving outside of a 12 foot wide lane.
To inspect a motorcycle does the inspec#on mechanic need a motor cycle license? YES
. What 5 items must be marked on the back of the cer#ficates of inspec#on? (s#ckers) Expira#on date, VIN, Date of inspec#on, Brakes inspected, Signature Is a new Cer#ficate of Appointment needed if you move your business to a different building? YES - and you may not do any inspec#ons un#l then. What must be done if cer#ficates of inspec#on are stolen? You must report it at once to the quality assurance officer. If you replace any parts on a customer's vehicle what must you do with the old parts. Retain them un#l the vehicle is returned to the customer in case they want to see the old parts. What could happen if you perform repairs on a vehicle without the owner's authoriza#on? 4 months suspension 1st viola#on, 6 months-2ed, 1 year- 3rd If Bonded brakes measure 3/32 what is the inspec#on mechanic required to do? Pass them BUT inform the owner in wri#ng on the work order that they may become dangerous. Are u#lity trailers and recrea#onal trailers recorded on the same report sheets? NO- use separate MV-480 forms . May a motorcycle inspec#on cer#ficate be placed on the lea front fork? YES or lea front fender or plate mounted on lea side.
A. An#que vehicles - Not required B. Trailers under 3,000 lbs. Registered GVW - Not required C. Fire trucks - Annually D. Ambulances - Annually E. Trailers over 10,000 lbs. Registered GVW - Semi-annually F. School busses - Semi-annually How oaen should a 12 passenger school van be inspected? Semi Annually for any school vehicle that carries students including cars. If you were to purchase a new vehicle with an expired inspec#on s#cker, how many days do you have to get it inspected? 10 Can you inspect a vehicle registered in another state? Yes but not required. S#cker op#onal What cer#ficates must be displayed at the inspec#on sta#on? Cer#ficate of appointment A fee chart for inspec#ons Form TS-443 lis#ng the inspec#ons mechanics. Your outside inspec#on sta#on sign. What are the minimum sizes of inspec#on areas for the following? A. Mechanical aimers - 12' wide by 22' long B. Approved headlamp aiming screen - 12' wide by 43' long Can we use old discon#nued head light aimers? Yes, as longs as they are in good working order and able to test all types of headlights.
. What is the maximum floor slope in the inspec#on area? 1 percent. How many vehicles can you inspect in one hour?
2 ( motorcycles - 3) Is a hoist of lia permiYed in the inspec#on area? Yes, as long as it doesn't interfere with the inspec#on. What is the least amount of #me and the most amount of #me an inspec#on is good for? 6 months to 15 months. What determines when a vehicle is due for inspec#on? The month the vehicles registra#on renews. Describe the procedure when a customer comes in to get a replacement s#cker because the windshield was just replaced. Up to 5 days to come in for a new s#cker. Customer must hand in the sec#on of glass with old s#cker on it. Old s#cker must be saved for the inspec#on sta#on supervisor. You don't have to re-inspect the vehicle. You may charge no more than $2.00 for the new s#cker Record informa#on from old s#cker onto the MV-431. Mark "replacement" on the MV-431 & on the back of the new s#cker. Refuse to issue a new s#cker if the car is obviously unsafe. How much is the wheel base allowed to differ from one side of the vehicle to the other? No more than 1 inch. Is riveted brake lining measured from the shoe or the rivet head? From the rivet head. Name two vehicles that do not have to have odometers. Vehicles at least 25 years old. Vehicles over 17,000 RGW.
To record Car, Truck, and Bus inspec#ons. What is a MV-480 used for? To record Motorcycle and Trailer inspec#ons. Where else can inspec#on s#ckers be applied besides the official inspec#on area? Within 100' of building and on same side of street. How should inspec#on s#ckers be secured? Under lock and key in a safe place. How is ownership verified? Registra#on and insurance VIN numbers should match vehicle along with license plate. How accurate must the VIN number match be? VIN number can have 1 digit wrong or 2 digits transposed as long as teh customer has proof DOT form has been submited.
