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 crack that obstructs the driver's line of vision is a safety hazard and will result in a failed inspection.

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

Seat belts must be present and in working condition for a vehicle to pass the WV safety inspection.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

It must be audible and functional

Answer

The horn must work properly and be audible, as it is a required safety communication device.

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

Answer

Excessive play in the steering wheel indicates a dangerous loss of steering control and will result in a failed inspection.

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

Answer

The program's primary goal is to ensure that vehicles operated on public roads are mechanically safe and do not pose a hazard.

(WV DMV) West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test