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Vehicle Safety and Inspection Flashcards

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  1. What does a Louisiana vehicle inspection check regarding seatbelts?

    Answer: All factory-installed seatbelts must be present and functional

    Louisiana vehicle safety inspections verify that all factory-installed seatbelts are present and functioning properly.

  2. What is checked on a vehicle's steering system during a Louisiana safety inspection?

    Answer: Steering wheel free play, linkage, and overall steering response

    Louisiana inspectors evaluate the steering system including free play in the steering wheel, the condition of linkages, and overall responsiveness.

  3. What do Louisiana inspectors check about a vehicle's windshield wipers?

    Answer: That wipers function properly and clean the windshield effectively

    Louisiana inspectors verify that windshield wipers are present, functional, and capable of effectively clearing the windshield.

  4. If a Louisiana vehicle passes inspection, how long is the inspection certificate valid?

    Answer: 12 months

    A Louisiana vehicle inspection certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of the inspection.

  5. What happens to a vehicle driven with an expired Louisiana inspection sticker?

    Answer: The driver may receive a citation and fine

    Driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker in Louisiana can result in a traffic citation and fine.

  6. Which of the following brake conditions would cause a Louisiana vehicle to fail inspection?

    Answer: Brakes that are worn beyond the minimum thickness or have fluid leaks

    Brakes worn beyond minimum allowable thickness or showing signs of fluid leaks will cause a Louisiana vehicle to fail its safety inspection.

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