MAINE STATE INSPECTION CLASS A ADMIN TEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

MAINE STATE INSPECTION CLASS A ADMIN TEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS "Hydraulic system components that must be free of leaks and structural rust - CORRECT ANSWER Master cylinder, Reservoir, brake lines/hoses, ABS hydraulic unit, Calipers, Wheel Cylinders" "Power Assist Braking System Check - CORRECT ANSWER Engine off- push pedal until it becomes firm. Start engine and ensure brake pedal drops slightly." "How to test vacuum assist check valve - CORRECT ANSWER After checking Power assist operation, shut engine off. Press brake pedal several times ensuring that 2 or 3 applications are assisted before pedal becomes stiff again." "Exterior body component requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Vehicle must have solid attached hood, doors, fenders, etc." "Vehicles required to have splash guards - CORRECT ANSWER 6000 lbs GVWR and up" "License Plate Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Must be current, horizontally mounted so as to be easily read, and be displayed front and rear." "Exhaust Components Required - CORRECT ANSWER The exhaust system includes the exhaust manifold, the piping leading from the flange at the exhaust manifold to and including the mufflers, the tail piping, and the catalytic converter." "Exhaust system must be free of: - CORRECT ANSWER Leaks, holes, unsupported/clamped components, loose baffles." "Horn - CORRECT ANSWER Must be operational, activated easily by the driver, securely mounted to vehicle" "Exterior lights NOT required to operate - CORRECT ANSWER Any auxiliary lights not prohibited by law or regulation that are added to the vehicle or installed as optional equipment by the manufacturer are not required to function (e.g. fog lights, lights on an off road roll bar, etc)." "Lamp colors allowed in front of vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Amber, White, Clear" "Lamp colors allowed in rear of vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Red, Clear, Amber" "Tail lamps must be visible from ______feet - CORRECT ANSWER 100" "Tail lights must produce a - CORRECT ANSWER Red light" "Reject vehicle if any auxiliary light emits a beam that is - CORRECT ANSWER brighter than, has a greater candlepower than or distracts from the visibility of standard lighting equipment." "Reject vehicle if it is not equipped with at least ____ adequate reflector securely attached to the rear. - CORRECT ANSWER 1" "Method used to test steering components (Tie rods, Pitman Arms, Idler Arms) - CORRECT ANSWER Dry Park method" "Dry Park Method - CORRECT ANSWER leave the weight of the vehicle on its suspension. Have an assistant rock the steering wheel back and forth while the Inspection Technician watches for any play or movement in the steering linkage." "How NOT to test a tie rod - CORRECT ANSWER Pliers or any other means than hands" "Allowed amount of Tie Rod Play allowed: - CORRECT ANSWER NONE" "Steering Lash Testing - CORRECT ANSWER Measure movement of steering wheel necessary before vehicle wheels begin to move side to side" "Power Steering Hydraulic system must be free of ANY: - CORRECT ANSWER Leaks, rusted to failure hoses" "Ball joints with wear indicators must be checked in the ________ position - CORRECT ANSWER loaded" "Maximum Frame height of vehicles up to 4700 lbs GVWR - CORRECT ANSWER 24" front, 26" rear" "Maximum Frame end height of vehicles 4,501 lbs. to 7,501 lbs. GVWR - CORRECT ANSWER 27" front 29" rear" "Vehicle tires must be the same size per each_________ - CORRECT ANSWER Axle" "Tires may not contact any part of the - CORRECT ANSWER Body" "Wheels may not be missing any - CORRECT ANSWER Studs or Nuts" "Tire size may be modified to what extent? - CORRECT ANSWER Until contact with body occurs or frame end height is exceeded" "Tire repair requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Technician discretion on proper repair" how long must a inspection station be open for? - CORRECT ANSWER 16 hours per week at least (fleet is exempt.)" "how many days is it recommended to file before switching location - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days" "if a station goes out of business what happens - CORRECT ANSWER their license becomes void, they must inform MVIU within 3 business days before last business day, must return all stickers to Maine State Police within 5 days of the business's last day," "what date requires concreate floors - CORRECT ANSWER after Jan. 1, 2007" "What does a station need if it was licensed before Jan. 1 2007 - CORRECT ANSWER lift, inspection pit, jacks and stands to raise vehicle" "if a station was inspected after Jan. 1 2007 what does it need - CORRECT ANSWER functioning vehicle lift or properly installed pit" "a vehicle that has a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less is what class - CORRECT ANSWER Class A" "if a vehicle is 10,001-26,000 pounds can it be class A - CORRECT ANSWER yes if it does not have air braking" "class A and D stations must also be licensed as - CORRECT ANSWER class D" "any station may become a class... - CORRECT ANSWER class E station" "Class A may inspect trailers and semi trailers if - CORRECT ANSWER they are not equipped with air brakes" "class B is the inspection of - CORRECT ANSWER school buses" "class C is the inspection of - CORRECT ANSWER motorcycles" "class D is the inspection of - CORRECT ANSWER trailers and semi trailers, anything with a weight rating over 26,001lbs except school buses, 10,000-26,000lbs if engaged in commerce, vehicles used to transport hazardous materials, transporting more then 15 passengers," "class E inspection is - CORRECT ANSWER enhanced inspection of vehicles registered in cumberland county" "what year are vehicles not subject to enhanced inspection of class E - CORRECT ANSWER 1974" "vehicles with less than how many miles are exempt from readiness test - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000 miles" "for how many monitors on would fail it - CORRECT ANSWER 3 or more" "for 2001 or newer how many monitors on would fail a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER 2 or more" "if you fail a vehicle what should you do - CORRECT ANSWER provide the customer with a written list of the reasons why and diagonally cut the sticker and remove the portion without the month on it" "agents who replace windshields are only to write a new sticker if - CORRECT ANSWER the old one is damaged to the point where it cannot be transferred" "if a agent replaces a sticker on a windshield they are to write what on the back - CORRECT ANSWER "replacement"" "agents shall copy what information from the old sticker - CORRECT ANSWER all the information plus the new sticker station number" "brakes inspection - CORRECT ANSWER depress pedal using moderate force there should be approx. 1/3 available pedal travel remaining fail vehicle if less then 1/3 of total available pedal travel remains when pedal is depressed" "how much of a brake lining can be cracked - CORRECT ANSWER 50%" "reject vehicle if master cylinder is less then how full - CORRECT ANSWER 50% full" "what year requires seatbelts - CORRECT ANSWER 1966 or later" "what year requires retractable seatbelts - CORRECT ANSWER 1980 and later" "reject vehicle if it is registered for 6,000lbs and does not have what - CORRECT ANSWER splash guards" "which way should a license plate be mounted - CORRECT ANSWER horizontally" "reject vehicle is it does not have catalytic convertor after - CORRECT ANSWER 1982 or if it was made with one prior and doesnt have it on" "what words should windshield glazing have - CORRECT ANSWER "American Standard" or "AS" followed by a number indicating the position in the vehicle where that glass can be used AS-1 must be used on a windshield AS-1 or AS-2 can be used on back windows" "All windshield laws apply to vehicles after - CORRECT ANSWER Dec. 31, 1937" "Reject is there is a crack more then - CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch from each side or 4 inches from bottom" "reject is crack is more then - CORRECT ANSWER 6inches" "wiper marks and mar or marks more then 4inch and 1/4 in wide - CORRECT ANSWER reject" "a windshield tint strip can not be longer then - CORRECT ANSWER 5in" "how far must you be able see from the rearview mirror - CORRECT ANSWER 200 ft" "what are the headlamp requirements - CORRECT ANSWER located less then 22in or more then 54 in from level surface fails" "how many of the leds in a light need to work - CORRECT ANSWER 50% or more" "how far away must you be able read a license plate - CORRECT ANSWER 50ft" “Minimum Brake Pedal Reserve - CORRECT ANSWER 1/3" "Transmission requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Functioning Drive, Reverse, and Park" "Required Functional Malfunction indicator lights (Class A only) - CORRECT ANSWER ABS, TPMS, Airbag, BRAKE" "Parking Brake Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Hold vehicle, Not connected to service brake system, no oil or grease on linings, must disengage" "Minimum Brake pad thickness - CORRECT ANSWER 2/32"" "Maximum Brake pad crack depth - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 way through" "Reject vehicle if the brake pad surface is covered with this - CORRECT ANSWER grease or oil" "Reject vehicle if brake discs or drums have these - CORRECT ANSWER substantial cracks in friction surface, excessive rust, oil or grease contamination" "Reject vehicle if the inside diameter of the drum is: - CORRECT ANSWER larger than the discard thickness stamped on the drum" "Reject vehicle if any brake disc thickness is: - CORRECT ANSWER Thinner than the discard thickness stamped on the disc" "Reject vehicle (Exterior) - CORRECT ANSWER Rust holes in passenger area or structure. Inoperable door latches, Trunk area unsealed, Hood latch fails to operate." "Exterior door handle removal requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Must be able to manually open from inside of vehicle" "Reject vehicle (Exterior) - CORRECT ANSWER Fenders do not cover tire tread, front or rear fenders removed, bumper replaced with less robust parts, missing bumpers." "Minimum Brake Fluid level in reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 full" "Reject Vehicle (Fuel System) - CORRECT ANSWER Missing fuel fill cap, Evaporator hose disconnected/broken" "Reject Vehicle (Fuel System) - CORRECT ANSWER Fuel line rusted to near failure" "Seat Belts required in this year and newer - CORRECT ANSWER 1966" "Seat Mounting Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Mounted to floor, adjustable seats must stay in position" "Retractable Seat Belts required in this year and newer - CORRECT ANSWER 1980" "Battery requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Must have functioning hold down system, not located in passenger compartment without proper cover" "Exhaust system must exit where? - CORRECT ANSWER Completely to side or rear of the enclosed passenger portion of the vehicles body." "What year Catalytic Converters are required - CORRECT ANSWER 1982 and newer" "Maximum size of un-repaired bullseye windshield fractures allowed in Critical Vision Area - CORRECT ANSWER 1 Inch" "Maximum length of Windshield cracks allowed anywhere on the windshield - CORRECT ANSWER 6 inches" "What passenger windows are required to function in the up and down direction? - CORRECT ANSWER Front Driver and Passenger Windows" "What windows are NOT allowed to be tinted without a certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER Front driver and passenger windows" "No window may be covered with: - CORRECT ANSWER Reflective Materials" "What Windshield wipers must work? - CORRECT ANSWER Front only" "Any mirror must provide the driver with _______ feet of vision to the rear - CORRECT ANSWER 200" "Side mirrors must be able to maintain: - CORRECT ANSWER Adjustment" "Reject vehicle if any exterior light is covered by: - CORRECT ANSWER Anything that reduces any amount of light emitted by the lamp" "Minimum/Maximum height of headlights measured from pavement to center of lens - CORRECT ANSWER Min 22 Max 54" "Required portion of LED bulbs required to function when equipped - CORRECT ANSWER 50% or more" "Exterior light housings are allowed to have this inside. - CORRECT ANSWER Moisture" "Headlight Aiming Process - CORRECT ANSWER Technician expertise and judgement (no aiming machine required)" "Vehicle Stop Lamps must emit - CORRECT ANSWER Steady or Pulsating Red Light" "Turn Signals/Stop lamps may not be repaired with: - CORRECT ANSWER Colored Tape" "How to test ball joints without wear indicators: - CORRECT ANSWER Hoist the vehicle either by the lower control arm when the spring is supported by the lower control arm, or by the frame when the upper control arm supports the spring." "Ball joint play must be within - CORRECT ANSWER Specification stated in manual" "Shock absorbers and Struts must not have - CORRECT ANSWER leaks, damaged bushings" "Shock absorber _______________ is not cause for rejection - CORRECT ANSWER "Seepage"" "Driveline components that must be free from wear/play - CORRECT ANSWER drive shaft universal joints, constant velocity joints, or center bearings" "Reject vehicle if the front of the vehicle has been altered or modified to raise or lower the front end by the use of: - CORRECT ANSWER blocks, universal spring shackle extensions, or the improper use of air shocks, spacers," "Wheel Bearing play must be within: - CORRECT ANSWER Specification from manual" "Maximum Frame end height of vehicles 7,501 lbs. to 10,000 lbs. GVWR - CORRECT ANSWER Front 28" Rear 30"" "Maximum Frame End height of vehicles 10,001 lbs. to 11,500lbs. GVWR - CORRECT ANSWER Front 29" Rear 31"" "Where to measure Frame end height - CORRECT ANSWER from a level surface to the bottom edge of the original manufacturer's frame rail. The frame rail must be measured at the end where the bumper brackets attach." "Minimum Frame End Height - CORRECT ANSWER 10"" "Vehicles that may have a body lift are NOT equipped with - CORRECT ANSWER ABS" "Maximum Body Lift spacer size: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 inch" "Minimum Tire Tread Depth (inches) - CORRECT ANSWER 2/32"" "Reject vehicle if tire body has any - CORRECT ANSWER Bumps, Bulge, Shifted/Broken Belt." "Maximum cut size in tire - CORRECT ANSWER 1"" "how can an inspection station be designated for fleet - CORRECT ANSWER at least 10 vehicles registered in the name of the owner or business" "where should stickers be kept - CORRECT ANSWER under lock and key or other locking mechanism" "who can have access to stickers - CORRECT ANSWER only those with a license or those who handle ordering, maintaining or other" "how should sheets and stubs be kept - CORRECT ANSWER kept intact with individual stickers removed from sheet in numerical order" "what should a station do if they move locations - CORRECT ANSWER file for a new inspection station license with new information" "if you buy a location that was an inspection station, is it still one - CORRECT ANSWER no you need to refile for a license" "gasoline vehicles manufactured in or after 1974 are subject to what - CORRECT ANSWER a gas cap pressure test in cumberland county" "vehicles manufactured in 1996 or after are subject to - CORRECT ANSWER gas cap pressure test and on board diagnostic test" "if a station is located in cumberland county but not registered in that county does it need a class E sticker - CORRECT ANSWER yes" "after what year do you need a catalytic converer - CORRECT ANSWER 1983" "if a vehicle has a OBD II system that monitors the evap. of the engine does it need a gas cap pressure test - CORRECT ANSWER no" "reject vehicle if the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate when - CORRECT ANSWER the ignition key is turned to on with engine off"