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Vehicle Safety and Equipment Flashcards

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  1. How often are vehicles required to pass a safety inspection in West Virginia?

    Answer: Annually (once per year)

    West Virginia law requires all registered vehicles to pass a safety inspection annually.

  2. Which of the following is inspected during a West Virginia vehicle safety inspection?

    Answer: Brake system

    The brake system is a critical safety component and is always included in WV safety inspections.

  3. Where must the West Virginia vehicle inspection sticker be displayed?

    Answer: On the windshield

    West Virginia inspection stickers must be affixed to the vehicle's windshield in the designated area.

  4. What must a driver do if their vehicle fails a safety inspection in West Virginia?

    Answer: Have the defects repaired and pass a re-inspection

    A vehicle that fails inspection must have all cited defects repaired and then pass a re-inspection before receiving a valid sticker.

  5. Who is authorized to perform vehicle safety inspections in West Virginia?

    Answer: Licensed inspection stations approved by the DMV

    Only inspection stations that are officially licensed and approved by the West Virginia DMV may perform safety inspections.

  6. Which lighting equipment is required to be functional during a WV safety inspection?

    Answer: Headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals

    All primary external lighting — headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals — must function properly to pass a WV safety inspection.

  7. What minimum tread depth is generally required for tires to pass a vehicle safety inspection in West Virginia?

    Answer: 2/32 inch

    Tires must have at least 2/32 inch of tread depth to pass a safety inspection in West Virginia.

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