Vehicle Equipment and Inspections Flashcards

In Indiana, when are vehicle headlights legally required to be turned on?

Answer: From sunset to sunrise and during conditions of reduced visibility

Indiana law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and during any conditions that limit visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.

What is the legal minimum tread depth for tires on Indiana vehicles?

Answer: 2/32 inch

Indiana requires passenger vehicle tires to have a minimum tread depth of 2/32 of an inch, though replacement is recommended at 4/32 for safety.

Which of the following lighting equipment is required on all Indiana vehicles operated at night?

Answer: Two headlights, two taillights, and brake lights

Indiana requires all vehicles to have two functioning headlights, two taillights, and working brake lights for nighttime operation.

In Indiana, which vehicles are required to have working seat belts for all seating positions?

Answer: All seating positions in vehicles manufactured after 1967

Indiana requires working seat belts in all seating positions for vehicles required to have them under federal safety standards, generally vehicles made after 1967.

What does Indiana law require regarding a vehicle's braking system?

Answer: Two independent braking systems: service brakes and parking brake

Indiana requires all vehicles to have both a service braking system for normal stops and a separate parking brake to hold the vehicle stationary.

In Indiana, what is the law regarding window tinting on the front windshield?

Answer: No tint is allowed on the front windshield below the AS-1 line

Indiana prohibits any aftermarket tinting below the AS-1 line on the front windshield, which is typically the top few inches of the glass.