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ASME Code
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASTM
The American Society for Testing and Materials; Crash Dummies
Acute Area of the Windshield
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; changes with height of driver
Allowable Working Pressure
The pounds per square inch for which the container was constructed, or if conditions have changed,
the maximum pressure at specified temperatures permitted at the most recent inspection by a
certified inspector; usually deals with CNG
Alteration
A change in the construction, design, or installation of a container that affects the strength or safety
of the system; must be of equal or greater strength as the original
Auxiliary Driving Lamp
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
Back-Up Lamp
A lamp used to provide illumination behind the vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the
vehicle is in reverse gear
Bead
The part of the tire made of steel wires wrapper or reinforced by ply cords, that is shaped to fit the
rim
Belt
A layer made of fabric or other material located under the tread area
CGA
The Compressed Gas Association
Cargo Lamp
A lamp mounted on a multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck or bus that provides illumination to load
or unload cargo
Certified Inspection Mechanic
, 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
Certified Inspector
A person who holds a certificate issued by the Boiler Division in the Bureau of Occupation and
Industrial Safety within the Department of Labor and Industry certifying that the person is qualified to
inspect unfired pressure vessels; usually dealing with CNG
Clearance Lamps
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
An inspection station appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned and engaged
exclusively in the performance of the official duties of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth,
or a political subdivision of the Commonwealth
Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire
Critical Area of the Windshield
The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
Designated Area
The geographic area which the Department, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental
Resources, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, has identified as an Emission I/M
Program designated area. A copy of the Department's designation is available upon request from the
department
FMVSS
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Fleet Inspection Station
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.
Must have 15+ vehicles owned by the business and they can only inspect those vehicles
Fog Lamps
Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower beam headlamps to provide illumination under
conditions of rain, snow or fog
Fuel Supply Container
A tank or cylinder installed on a vehicle to supply fuel for the propulsion system of the vehicle
General Inspection Station
100% Correct Answers
ASME Code
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASTM
The American Society for Testing and Materials; Crash Dummies
Acute Area of the Windshield
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; changes with height of driver
Allowable Working Pressure
The pounds per square inch for which the container was constructed, or if conditions have changed,
the maximum pressure at specified temperatures permitted at the most recent inspection by a
certified inspector; usually deals with CNG
Alteration
A change in the construction, design, or installation of a container that affects the strength or safety
of the system; must be of equal or greater strength as the original
Auxiliary Driving Lamp
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
Back-Up Lamp
A lamp used to provide illumination behind the vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the
vehicle is in reverse gear
Bead
The part of the tire made of steel wires wrapper or reinforced by ply cords, that is shaped to fit the
rim
Belt
A layer made of fabric or other material located under the tread area
CGA
The Compressed Gas Association
Cargo Lamp
A lamp mounted on a multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck or bus that provides illumination to load
or unload cargo
Certified Inspection Mechanic
, 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
Certified Inspector
A person who holds a certificate issued by the Boiler Division in the Bureau of Occupation and
Industrial Safety within the Department of Labor and Industry certifying that the person is qualified to
inspect unfired pressure vessels; usually dealing with CNG
Clearance Lamps
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
An inspection station appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned and engaged
exclusively in the performance of the official duties of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth,
or a political subdivision of the Commonwealth
Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire
Critical Area of the Windshield
The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
Designated Area
The geographic area which the Department, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental
Resources, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, has identified as an Emission I/M
Program designated area. A copy of the Department's designation is available upon request from the
department
FMVSS
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Fleet Inspection Station
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.
Must have 15+ vehicles owned by the business and they can only inspect those vehicles
Fog Lamps
Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower beam headlamps to provide illumination under
conditions of rain, snow or fog
Fuel Supply Container
A tank or cylinder installed on a vehicle to supply fuel for the propulsion system of the vehicle
General Inspection Station
