Inspection Procedures Flashcards
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Which of the following is the correct sequence for a brake performance test on a dynamometer?
Answer: Place vehicle on rollers, apply brakes at a specified speed, and measure brake force on each wheel
A brake dynamometer test places driven wheels on rollers, applies brakes at a set speed, and measures individual wheel brake force.
During inspection, an inspector finds the vehicle's odometer has been tampered with. What is the required action?
Answer: Reject the vehicle and report the tampering to the appropriate authority
Odometer tampering is a federal offense; the inspector must reject the vehicle and report the violation to the appropriate state or federal authority.
What condition of a vehicle's battery or electrical cables would cause an inspector to reject a vehicle?
Answer: Cracked or severely corroded cables with exposed conductors near fuel lines
Severely damaged cables with exposed conductors near fuel lines create a fire and electrical hazard warranting rejection.
Which lighting component, if inoperative, would NOT typically result in an automatic rejection in most states?
Answer: One of two rear license plate lights on a vehicle equipped with two
Many states allow a single inoperative license plate light if the other illuminates the plate adequately, while headlights, brake lights, and turn signals are mandatory.
A vehicle undergoes an OBD-II emissions test and returns two ready monitors set to 'not ready.' What happens?
Answer: The vehicle fails the OBD portion — most states allow a maximum of one incomplete monitor
Most US states allow a maximum of one incomplete OBD-II monitor (two for older vehicles); two incomplete monitors is a failure.
When inspecting a vehicle for proper VIN placement, where must the primary VIN be located?
Answer: Visible through the windshield on the dashboard near the driver's side A-pillar
Federal law requires the primary VIN to be visible through the windshield, affixed to the left (driver's side) dashboard near the A-pillar.
During a commercial vehicle inspection, what does a 'Level I' roadside inspection include?
Answer: Full walk-around with driver/vehicle documentation review, brake check, lights, and under-vehicle inspection
A FMCSA Level I inspection is the most comprehensive, covering driver credentials, logbooks, and a complete 37-item vehicle inspection including brakes and undercarriage.