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BASELINE TEST SUBCHAPTER A,B,C, & D 2026
100% PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
Antique Motor Vehicle - correct answer- A
motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof,
manufactured more than 25 years prior to the
current year which has been maintained in or
restored to a condition which is substantially
in conformance with manufacturer
specifications.
Acute area of the windshield - correct answer-
The center of the critical area on the
driver's side of the vehicle directly in the
driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches
wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
Auxiliary Driving Lamp - correct answer- A
lighting device mounted to provide
illumination in front of the vehicle and to
supplement the upper beam of a standard
headlamp system; it is not intended for use
alone or with the lower beam of a standard
headlamp system
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Certified Inspection Mechanic - correct
answer- A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau
certifying that the person is qualified, has
passed all requirements to inspect specific
vehicles and holds a valid driver's license
for the correct class of vehicle
Clearance lamps - correct answer- Lamps which
show to the front or rear of a vehicle to
indicate overall width and height of a vehicle
-- on trucks and buses 80 inches or more in
width.
Commonwealth inspection station - correct
answer- An inspection station appointed to
inspect all types of vehicles, space
permitted, owned by and engaged exclusively in
the performance of the official duties of the
Federal Government, the Commonwealth, or a
political subdivision of the Commonwealth
Critical area of the windshield - correct
answer- The part of the vehicle windshield
cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper
system
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Fleet inspection station - correct answer- An
inspection station appointed to inspect all
types of vehicles, space permitting, leased by
or owned and registered in the name of the
person in whose name the certificate of
appointment is issued
fog lamps - correct answer- Lamps which are
used with or in lieu of the lower beam
headlamps to provide illumination under
conditions of rain, snow or fog
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating -
correct answer- the weight specified by the
manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined
loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing
vehicle
General inspection station - correct answer-
An inspection station appointed to inspect all
types of vehicles if the station is so
equipped
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Identification lamps - correct answer- Lamps
used in groups of three, in a horizontal row,
which show to the front or rear, or both, on
vehicles 80 inches or more in width
Implement of Husbandry - correct answer-
Vehicle that is designed for, or adapted to,
agricultural purposes and used by the owner
primarily in the conduct of agricultural
operations
Inspection station supervisor - correct
answer- Any person designated by the
Department to investigate, inspect and
supervise the operation of inspection stations
Ornamental Lamps - correct answer- lamps not
required and not located as described in
tables 3,4,5 of this chapter, unless available
as original equipment flashing or revolving
lights are not ornamentallamps
Side Marker Lamps - correct answer- Lamps
located on the left and right sides, beamed
and intended to indicate vehicle length
BASELINE TEST SUBCHAPTER A,B,C, & D 2026
100% PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
Antique Motor Vehicle - correct answer- A
motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof,
manufactured more than 25 years prior to the
current year which has been maintained in or
restored to a condition which is substantially
in conformance with manufacturer
specifications.
Acute area of the windshield - correct answer-
The center of the critical area on the
driver's side of the vehicle directly in the
driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches
wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
Auxiliary Driving Lamp - correct answer- A
lighting device mounted to provide
illumination in front of the vehicle and to
supplement the upper beam of a standard
headlamp system; it is not intended for use
alone or with the lower beam of a standard
headlamp system
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Certified Inspection Mechanic - correct
answer- A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau
certifying that the person is qualified, has
passed all requirements to inspect specific
vehicles and holds a valid driver's license
for the correct class of vehicle
Clearance lamps - correct answer- Lamps which
show to the front or rear of a vehicle to
indicate overall width and height of a vehicle
-- on trucks and buses 80 inches or more in
width.
Commonwealth inspection station - correct
answer- An inspection station appointed to
inspect all types of vehicles, space
permitted, owned by and engaged exclusively in
the performance of the official duties of the
Federal Government, the Commonwealth, or a
political subdivision of the Commonwealth
Critical area of the windshield - correct
answer- The part of the vehicle windshield
cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper
system
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Fleet inspection station - correct answer- An
inspection station appointed to inspect all
types of vehicles, space permitting, leased by
or owned and registered in the name of the
person in whose name the certificate of
appointment is issued
fog lamps - correct answer- Lamps which are
used with or in lieu of the lower beam
headlamps to provide illumination under
conditions of rain, snow or fog
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating -
correct answer- the weight specified by the
manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined
loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing
vehicle
General inspection station - correct answer-
An inspection station appointed to inspect all
types of vehicles if the station is so
equipped
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Identification lamps - correct answer- Lamps
used in groups of three, in a horizontal row,
which show to the front or rear, or both, on
vehicles 80 inches or more in width
Implement of Husbandry - correct answer-
Vehicle that is designed for, or adapted to,
agricultural purposes and used by the owner
primarily in the conduct of agricultural
operations
Inspection station supervisor - correct
answer- Any person designated by the
Department to investigate, inspect and
supervise the operation of inspection stations
Ornamental Lamps - correct answer- lamps not
required and not located as described in
tables 3,4,5 of this chapter, unless available
as original equipment flashing or revolving
lights are not ornamentallamps
Side Marker Lamps - correct answer- Lamps
located on the left and right sides, beamed
and intended to indicate vehicle length
