PA STATE INSPECTION PRACTICE TEST WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
Auxillary Driving Lamp
a lighting device mounted to provide illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper
beam of a standard head lamp system. It is not intended for use alone or with the lower beam of the
standard headlamp system
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
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 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
The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
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
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
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating
PICK ALL OF THE ABOVE WITH ANY ANSWER RELATED TO GCWR
Heavy truck
A truck having a registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds or a truck tractor
IDENTIFICATION LAMPS
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
, INDICATOR LIGHTS
Lamps that are visible to the operator of a vehicle that indicate operation of appropriate electrical
circuits, malfunction of vehicle performance and requirement for remedial action by the operator of
the vehicle
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Insert Tab
A number tab, applied to the safety certificate of inspection, which indicates the month in which the
safety certificate of inspection expires and that the vehicle is subject to the Emission Inspection
Program
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) REGISTRATION INDICATOR
An indicator on the registration card which identifies the vehicle as a subject vehicle which shall be
emission inspected annually
License plate lamp
A lamp used to illuminate the license plate on the rear of the vehicle
LIGHT TRUCK
A truck having a registered gross weight of 11,000 pounds or less.
Medium truck
.
Registered gross weight from 11,001 to 17,000 lbs inclusive
Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle
A passenger car which is constructed on a truck chassis or which has special features for off-road use,
in addition to highway use
Ornamental Lamps
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 ornamental lamps
Parking Lamps
Steady-burning, low intensity lights used when a vehicle is stopped or parked
SAFTEY INSERT TAB
A numbered tab, applied to the Safety Certificate of Inspection, which indicates the month in which
the Safety Certificate of Inspection expires.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
A brake system used for retarding, stopping and controlling the vehicle under normal operating
conditions
Stop lamp
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
Auxillary Driving Lamp
a lighting device mounted to provide illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper
beam of a standard head lamp system. It is not intended for use alone or with the lower beam of the
standard headlamp system
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
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 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
The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
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
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
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating
PICK ALL OF THE ABOVE WITH ANY ANSWER RELATED TO GCWR
Heavy truck
A truck having a registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds or a truck tractor
IDENTIFICATION LAMPS
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
, INDICATOR LIGHTS
Lamps that are visible to the operator of a vehicle that indicate operation of appropriate electrical
circuits, malfunction of vehicle performance and requirement for remedial action by the operator of
the vehicle
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Insert Tab
A number tab, applied to the safety certificate of inspection, which indicates the month in which the
safety certificate of inspection expires and that the vehicle is subject to the Emission Inspection
Program
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) REGISTRATION INDICATOR
An indicator on the registration card which identifies the vehicle as a subject vehicle which shall be
emission inspected annually
License plate lamp
A lamp used to illuminate the license plate on the rear of the vehicle
LIGHT TRUCK
A truck having a registered gross weight of 11,000 pounds or less.
Medium truck
.
Registered gross weight from 11,001 to 17,000 lbs inclusive
Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle
A passenger car which is constructed on a truck chassis or which has special features for off-road use,
in addition to highway use
Ornamental Lamps
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 ornamental lamps
Parking Lamps
Steady-burning, low intensity lights used when a vehicle is stopped or parked
SAFTEY INSERT TAB
A numbered tab, applied to the Safety Certificate of Inspection, which indicates the month in which
the Safety Certificate of Inspection expires.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
A brake system used for retarding, stopping and controlling the vehicle under normal operating
conditions
Stop lamp
