WV DMV Vehicle Safety and Equipment 3

Question 1

In West Virginia, which vehicles are generally exempt from the annual safety inspection requirement?

Accepted Answer

New vehicles in their first year of registration

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Vehicles over 10 years old

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Vehicles driven fewer than 5,000 miles per year

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Electric vehicles

Question 2

What does a West Virginia vehicle inspection check regarding the exhaust system?

Accepted Answer

That the system is properly secured and free of dangerous leaks

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Exhaust emissions levels

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Exhaust tip condition

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Engine noise levels

Question 3

What is required for a vehicle's fuel system to pass a WV safety inspection?

Accepted Answer

There must be no leaks in the fuel system

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The tank must be at least half full

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The vehicle must use regular unleaded fuel

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The gas cap must be original equipment

Question 4

Which of the following defects related to a vehicle's suspension would cause it to fail a WV inspection?

Accepted Answer

A broken or missing spring or shock absorber

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Minor squeaking when going over bumps

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Slightly uneven tire wear

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Stiff ride quality

Question 5

If a vehicle's safety inspection reveals that the emergency (parking) brake does not function, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle fails the inspection

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The vehicle passes if the foot brake works

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The driver receives a warning but can still drive

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Only applies to manual transmission vehicles

Question 6

What is the consequence of altering or forging a West Virginia vehicle safety inspection sticker?

Accepted Answer

Criminal charges for fraud or forgery

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A small administrative fine

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Suspension of vehicle registration only

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No legal consequence if the vehicle is safe

Question 7

In West Virginia, what type of vehicle lighting must automatically activate when windshield wipers are in use?

Accepted Answer

Headlights

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Hazard lights

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Interior dome light

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Fog lights