WV DMV Vehicle Safety and Equipment

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Annually (once per year)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Brake system

Answer

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

Question 3

Where must the West Virginia vehicle inspection sticker be displayed?

Accepted Answer

On the windshield

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Have the defects repaired and pass a re-inspection

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Licensed inspection stations approved by the DMV

Answer

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

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