PA State Auto Inspection 2024 Questions and Complete Answers

PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION Stickers shall be kept where? Answer Kept under lock and key in a safe place What is done with any unused stickers? Answer Keep them until the QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers. First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? Answer Category 1 violation. 2 months suspension. When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? Answer VIN number and license plate must agree with registration card. Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT. VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing. If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT. What do you check glazing for? Answer Approved safety glass must be in every window and it must be permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f) Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the bottom of any side or rear window. Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges. No defects in the acute area or the critical area or the windshield. Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision. Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers. What area of the windshield can there be no imperfections? Answer The acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2) List all the ways to check the wipers. Answer Speed at manufactures specs or at least 45 cycles per minute