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Maryland State Inspection-technical
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Steering wheel - correct answer ✔ reject for cracks and breaks non continuity not original or equivalent size objects mounted on column Inspection for lash - correct answer ✔ front wheels straight ahead turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels engine must be running for vehicles with power steering Failure for lash - correct answer ✔ 16 inch wheel 2 inches 18 inch wheel 2 1/4 inches 20 inch wheel 2 1/2 inches 22 inch wheel 2 3/4 inches lash failure for power steering system - correct answer ✔ 0.4 inches or 10mm inspect for travel - correct answer ✔ turn steering full right and full left jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
check for binding and jamming inspect for linkage play - correct answer ✔ lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire ,record movement at extreme front or rear of tire Camber - correct answer ✔ inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical Ball joint wear-without wear indicators - correct answer ✔ reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs repaired by heating equipped with tightener or repair kit Types of ball joints - correct answer ✔ wear indicator standard turning torque preloaded Springs and torsion bars - correct answer ✔ five or more one four or less none U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length any object sticking below edge of wheel rim service brake test - correct answer ✔ on road at speed of 20mph smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
Exhaust System Defects - correct answer ✔ fail for damage and corrosion do not fail for missing resonator if muffler is present exhaust system - correct answer ✔ should exit at approx 45 degree angle to prevent backpressure Exhaust System - correct answer ✔ should extend beyond occupant compartment and enclosed cargo area if it open to occupant compartment to at least the front of the rear wheels and beyond the rear of the rear most door opening. should exceed beyond the side or rear of the body bumper height - correct answer ✔ no higher than 20 inches for passenger vehicles no higher than 28 inches for Class E and Class M Fenders - correct answer ✔ Rear of all fenders should extend downward to the center of the wheel Front of fender should extend forward from vertical centerline to at least within 45 degrees angle of horizontal centerline Should not be extended downward to compensate for suspension mods Headlamps - correct answer ✔ mounted between 24 and 54 inches Mirrors - correct answer ✔ should have ability to hold adjustment unobstructed view 200 feet to the rear
securely mounted Vehicle glazing - correct answer ✔ inspect for proper markings inspect for unauthorized materials or conditions that obscure drivers vision AS-1 Glazing - correct answer ✔ is used on the windshield and anywhere on the vehicle AS-2 Glazing - correct answer ✔ may be used anywhere on the vehicle except windshield driver side window - correct answer ✔ Should be able to open and close readily Post manufacture window tint prohibitions - correct answer ✔ tint with one-way mirror effect tint that is red yellow or amber in color Tint that is below 35% light transmittance on passenger cars convertibles and light trucks tint below windshield AS-1 line or 5 inches from top of windshield. tint in front of high mount stop light Window tint on vans light trucks and multipurpose vehicles - correct answer ✔ Windows to the rear of driver may be tinted to any degree of darkness
Hood and catches reject for - correct answer ✔ Hood scoop higher than 1/ vertical height of windshield missing catches or not original or equivalent Door handles and latches inspect for - correct answer ✔ proper operation proper adjustment secondary or safety catches Speedometer/odometer reject for - correct answer ✔ illegible dials and calibration does not register speed in miles or kms odometer does not register distance travelled Front seat belts - correct answer ✔ June 01 1964 Rear seat belts - correct answer ✔ June 01 1969 Seat belts Reject for - correct answer ✔ Frayed split or torn retracting or release mechanisms inoperative Load cover regulation does not apply to - correct answer ✔ Class K(farm area) vehicle Class E(truck) vehicle Vehicle within the port of baltimore not to exceed one mile
Reject load cover for - correct answer ✔ not securely attached securement hardware missing load cover touching enclosure or within 6 inches of top Trailer air suspension reject if - correct answer ✔ air begins to lift vehicle before 55psi leakage greater than 3psi in 5 minutes Trailers under 3000 ponds GVWR - correct answer ✔ not required to have brakes Trailers 3001 to 10000 GVWR - correct answer ✔ required to have brakes onon all wheels of at least one axle Trailers over 10000 pounds GVWR - correct answer ✔ required to have brakes on all wheels Bonded linings on trailer - correct answer ✔ reject below 2/32 of an inch(same as car) Riveted linings on trailer - correct answer ✔ Reject if below 2/32 of an inch above any rivet trailer brake master cylinder - correct answer ✔ reject if half full of brake fluid in any section
Every trailer 3000 pounds and over - correct answer ✔ must be equipped with ICC bar not more than 30 inches above highway when vehicle is moving with a frame not exceeding 18 inches. 550 rule - correct answer ✔ 5 years 50000 miles Catalytic converters - correct answer ✔ any vehicle under the 550 rule should have the catalytic converter replaced with OEM Fuel filler inlet restricter - correct answer ✔ should be not larger than 0.950 inch PCV system - correct answer ✔ Inspect for presence and condition Ball joint inspection - correct answer ✔ Should be conducted with pry bar between 12 and 18 inches long
