WV DMV Vehicle Safety and Equipment 2

Question 1

Which of the following windshield conditions would cause a vehicle to fail a WV safety inspection?

Accepted Answer

A crack obstructing the driver's view

Answer

A small chip outside the driver's line of sight

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Minor pitting from road debris

Answer

A tinted windshield

Question 2

Are seat belts inspected as part of a West Virginia vehicle safety inspection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they must be present and functional

Answer

No, seat belts are optional equipment

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Only front seat belts are checked

Answer

Only if the vehicle was made after 2010

Question 3

What is required of a vehicle's horn to pass a WV safety inspection?

Accepted Answer

It must be audible and functional

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It must play a musical tone

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It is not evaluated during inspection

Answer

It must produce a sound above 90 decibels

Question 4

Which of the following steering system defects would likely cause a vehicle to fail inspection in West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Excessive play or looseness in the steering wheel

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Slightly stiff steering at low speeds

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Power steering that is louder than normal

Answer

A worn steering wheel cover

Question 5

What is the purpose of West Virginia's vehicle safety inspection program?

Accepted Answer

To ensure vehicles on public roads meet minimum safety standards

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To generate state revenue through inspection fees

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To verify vehicle emissions compliance

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To confirm vehicle insurance coverage

Question 6

In West Virginia, what happens if a driver operates a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker?

Accepted Answer

The driver may receive a traffic citation

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The vehicle is automatically impounded

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The driver loses their license immediately

Answer

Nothing, there is no enforcement

Question 7

Which of the following mirrors must be in good condition to pass a WV safety inspection?

Accepted Answer

The rearview mirror and at least one side mirror

Answer

Only the rearview mirror

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Only side mirrors

Answer

No mirror requirements exist