TLC Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often must TLC-licensed vehicles undergo a scheduled inspection at a TLC inspection facility?
- Every 6 months
- Every 4 months (Correct answer)
- Once per year
- Every 3 months
Correct answer: Every 4 months
TLC-licensed vehicles must be inspected at an official TLC inspection facility every four months.
Question 2: A driver notices the vehicle's windshield has a crack that extends more than 6 inches into the driver's line of sight. What should the driver do?
- Cover the crack with tape temporarily
- Take the vehicle out of service immediately (Correct answer)
- Report it at the next scheduled inspection
- Continue driving if visibility is not fully blocked
Correct answer: Take the vehicle out of service immediately
Any crack in the driver's primary line of sight that impairs visibility requires taking the vehicle out of service immediately.
Question 3: Which fluid level is checked as part of TLC vehicle inspection to ensure the engine does not overheat?
- Transmission fluid only
- Windshield washer fluid only
- Coolant/antifreeze level (Correct answer)
- Power steering fluid only
Correct answer: Coolant/antifreeze level
Coolant/antifreeze level is inspected to confirm the cooling system can prevent engine overheating.
Question 4: Under TLC rules, how many seatbelts must be functional in a standard four-passenger for-hire vehicle?
- Two (driver and front passenger)
- Three (driver plus two rear)
- One for each seating position including the driver (Correct answer)
- Seatbelts are optional for rear passengers
Correct answer: One for each seating position including the driver
TLC requires a functional seatbelt for every seating position, including all rear passenger seats.
Question 5: What happens to a TLC vehicle that fails inspection and is issued a 'rejection sticker'?
- It may continue operating for up to 30 days
- It must be repaired and re-inspected before returning to service (Correct answer)
- The driver can appeal and keep working during the appeal
- The vehicle is permanently decertified
Correct answer: It must be repaired and re-inspected before returning to service
A rejected vehicle must have the cited defects repaired and pass a re-inspection before it can legally carry passengers.
Question 6: Which of the following is an acceptable condition for a TLC vehicle's horn?
- Horn sounds intermittently only
- Horn is disconnected but a whistle is available
- Horn produces a clear, audible sound when activated (Correct answer)
- Horn works only at low speeds
Correct answer: Horn produces a clear, audible sound when activated
The horn must produce a clear and audible sound at all times as required by TLC safety standards.
Question 7: A TLC dispatcher notices a vehicle's 'check engine' light is on. Under TLC rules, what is the correct course of action?
- Continue operating unless the light turns red
- Have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired before the next trip (Correct answer)
- Reset the light and monitor for 48 hours
- The check engine light is not a TLC inspection concern
Correct answer: Have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired before the next trip
An illuminated check engine light indicates a fault that must be diagnosed and resolved before the vehicle continues carrying passengers.
TLC Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance 2
How often must TLC-licensed vehicles undergo a scheduled inspection at a TLC inspection facility?