PA State Inspection Mechanic Practice Questions and Answers 2024

When should auxiliary driving lights be lit? - Correct Answer Only when high-beams are lit. When should flood lights be lit? - Correct Answer Only when low-beams are lit. How is the critical area of the windshield defined? - Correct Answer The area cleaned by the windshield wipers. How is the acute area of the windshield defined? - Correct Answer The area in the driver's normal line of vision—8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high. How is a light truck defined? - Correct Answer 11,000lbs or less registered vehicle weight. How is a medium truck defined? - Correct Answer 11,001lbs up to 17,000lbs registered vehicle weight. How is a heavy truck defined? - Correct Answer 17,001lbs and up registered vehicle weight. What indicator lights must be operational? - Correct Answer High-beam, Turn signals, and Hazard lights. How often are semi-annual inspections conducted? - Correct Answer Every 6 months. What is a MV-431 used for? - Correct Answer To record Car, Truck, and Bus inspections. What is a MV-480 used for? - Correct Answer To record Motorcycle and Trailer inspections. Where else can inspection stickers be applied besides the official inspection area? - Correct Answer Within 100' of building and on same side of street. How should inspection stickers be secured? - Correct Answer Under lock and key in a safe place. How is ownership verified? - Correct Answer Registration and insurance VIN numbers should match vehicle along with license plate.