Texas State Inspection Study Material
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Financial responsibility before proceeding with any inspection. Change for the
following. - ANSWER>>• Insured's name • Policy Number • Make of vehicle •
Model of vehicle • Effective date • Expiration date
Insurance Policy must have - ANSWER>>meet minimum liability requirements,
VIN/Make & Model, proof of insurance
A CNG equipped vehicle - ANSWER>>Must comply with the requirements of 49
CFR 571.304 and fuel container tank has not exceeded the expiration date
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Car - ANSWER>>25ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Truck/Motorcycle -
ANSWER>>30ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Bus/Cargo Truck - ANSWER>>40ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - 18-Wheeler - ANSWER>>50ft
What speed should service breaks be applied? - ANSWER>>20 mph
During Service Break Performance look for - ANSWER>>equalization and any
metal to metal sounds during test
Reject Service Breaks if - ANSWER>>● Brake warning lamp or signal is on or
comes on during test.
● Brakes do not meet requirements for stopping distances.
, BRAKE SYSTEM - ANSWER>>▪ Low air Warning device or light should activate @
approximately 55 psi
▪ The low air pressure warning device notifies the driver of air pressure loss
▪ Inspect Tractor protection valve; it protects the brake system on the tractor in
case the trailer breaks away
▪ The foot valve is the control point of the vehicle's service brakes
▪ The relay emergency valve applies the trailer brakes without activating the
tractor's service brakes
Inspector should inspect the following inside the vehicle -
ANSWER>>Windshield Wiper Controls (On/Off Switch), Horn, Turn Signals
Indicator Lamps, Mirror, Seat Belts, Brake Pedal Reserve, Parking Brake,
Steering, High Beam Indicator Lamp (1948 & up).
Wiper Controls - ANSWER>>Every motor vehicle with a windshield must be
equipped with a windshield wiper or wipers in good working order and
constructed to permit operation and control by the driver of the vehicle.
▪ Operation-should be operational
Horn - ANSWER>>Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in working
order and capable of emitting an audible sound for a distance of 200 feet or
more.
▪ Switch within driver's reach ▪ Mounting should be secure ▪ Inspect wiring
TURN SIGNALS - ANSWER>>Switch / Lock / Indicator Lamps; assembled prior to
the model year 1960 need not be equipped with electrical turn signal lamps
Selector switch must lock in proper turn position when applied but need not
cancel automatically
MIRROR - ANSWER>>Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror so
located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least
200 feet to the rear of such motor vehicle.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Financial responsibility before proceeding with any inspection. Change for the
following. - ANSWER>>• Insured's name • Policy Number • Make of vehicle •
Model of vehicle • Effective date • Expiration date
Insurance Policy must have - ANSWER>>meet minimum liability requirements,
VIN/Make & Model, proof of insurance
A CNG equipped vehicle - ANSWER>>Must comply with the requirements of 49
CFR 571.304 and fuel container tank has not exceeded the expiration date
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Car - ANSWER>>25ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Truck/Motorcycle -
ANSWER>>30ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Bus/Cargo Truck - ANSWER>>40ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - 18-Wheeler - ANSWER>>50ft
What speed should service breaks be applied? - ANSWER>>20 mph
During Service Break Performance look for - ANSWER>>equalization and any
metal to metal sounds during test
Reject Service Breaks if - ANSWER>>● Brake warning lamp or signal is on or
comes on during test.
● Brakes do not meet requirements for stopping distances.
, BRAKE SYSTEM - ANSWER>>▪ Low air Warning device or light should activate @
approximately 55 psi
▪ The low air pressure warning device notifies the driver of air pressure loss
▪ Inspect Tractor protection valve; it protects the brake system on the tractor in
case the trailer breaks away
▪ The foot valve is the control point of the vehicle's service brakes
▪ The relay emergency valve applies the trailer brakes without activating the
tractor's service brakes
Inspector should inspect the following inside the vehicle -
ANSWER>>Windshield Wiper Controls (On/Off Switch), Horn, Turn Signals
Indicator Lamps, Mirror, Seat Belts, Brake Pedal Reserve, Parking Brake,
Steering, High Beam Indicator Lamp (1948 & up).
Wiper Controls - ANSWER>>Every motor vehicle with a windshield must be
equipped with a windshield wiper or wipers in good working order and
constructed to permit operation and control by the driver of the vehicle.
▪ Operation-should be operational
Horn - ANSWER>>Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in working
order and capable of emitting an audible sound for a distance of 200 feet or
more.
▪ Switch within driver's reach ▪ Mounting should be secure ▪ Inspect wiring
TURN SIGNALS - ANSWER>>Switch / Lock / Indicator Lamps; assembled prior to
the model year 1960 need not be equipped with electrical turn signal lamps
Selector switch must lock in proper turn position when applied but need not
cancel automatically
MIRROR - ANSWER>>Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror so
located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least
200 feet to the rear of such motor vehicle.
