Motor Vehicle Division FREE Motor Vehicle Division Vehicle Inspection Standards Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which lighting component is required to emit a white light visible from at least 500 feet during a vehicle inspection?

Accepted Answer

Headlights on low beam

Answer

Side marker lights

Answer

Rear reflectors

Answer

License plate light

Question 2

What suspension component is inspected for excessive play or wear that could affect vehicle steering control?

Accepted Answer

Ball joints

Answer

Shock absorber covers

Answer

Spring paint coating

Answer

Wheel center caps

Question 3

During an inspection, what is the inspector verifying when testing the parking brake?

Accepted Answer

That it holds the vehicle stationary on a grade

Answer

That it activates the brake lights

Answer

That it disengages the transmission

Answer

That it locks all four wheels simultaneously

Question 4

Which fluid leak found under a vehicle would be a safety inspection failure related to the braking system?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic brake fluid leak

Answer

Windshield washer fluid leak

Answer

Power antenna fluid leak

Answer

Coolant overflow drip

Question 5

What mirror requirement must be met for a vehicle to pass a standard safety inspection?

Accepted Answer

At least one exterior mirror on the driver side providing a rear view

Answer

Two interior mirrors mounted on the windshield

Answer

Mirrors on both front fenders

Answer

A convex mirror on the passenger side only

Question 6

What is the maximum allowable level of window tint on the front driver and passenger windows in most states for inspection purposes?

Accepted Answer

Must allow at least 70% visible light transmission

Answer

Must allow at least 50% visible light transmission

Answer

Must allow at least 30% visible light transmission

Answer

Any tint level is acceptable