PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM /2O25/2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) RATED A+
LATEST | 2025/2026 BRAND NEW!!
What is the most an unmarked drum can be machined? -
ANSWER-.090" over original diameter.
What must be 24" high and 21" wide? - ANSWER-The
inspection station sign outside the garage.
. How often do we inspect the following?
1. Antique vehicles
2. Trailers under 3,000 lbs. registered GVW
3. Fire trucks
4. Ambulances
5. Trailers over 10,000 lbs. registered GVW
6. School busses - ANSWER-A. Antique vehicles -Not required
B. Trailers under 3,000 lbs. registered GVW -Not required
C. Fire trucks -Annually
D. Ambulances -Annually
E. Trailers over 10,000 lbs. registered GVW -Annually
F. School busses -Semi-annually
,How often should a 12 passenger school van be inspected? -
ANSWER-Semi Annually for any school vehicle that carries
students including cars.
If you were to purchase a new vehicle with an expired
inspection sticker, how many days do you have to get it
inspected? - ANSWER-10
Can you inspect a vehicle registered in another state? -
ANSWER-Yes but not required. Sticker optional
What certificates must be displayed at the inspection station? –
ANSWER-Certificate of appointment
A fee chart for inspections
Form TS-443 listing the inspections mechanics.
Your outside inspection station sign.
What are the minimum sizes of inspection areas for the
following? - ANSWERA. Mechanical aimers - 12' wide by 22'
long
B. Approved headlamp aiming screen - 12' wide by 43' long
Can we use old discontinued head light aimers? - ANSWER-
Yes, as longs as
, they are in good working order and
able to test all types of headlights.
. What is the maximum floor slope in the inspection area? -
ANSWER-1 percent.
How many vehicles can you inspect in one hour? - ANSWER-2 (
motorcycles 3)
Is a hoist of lift permitted in the inspection area? - ANSWER-
Yes, as long as it doesn't interfere with the inspection.
What is the least amount of time and the most amount of
time an inspection is good for? - ANSWER-12 months to 15
months.
What determines when a vehicle is due for inspection? -
ANSWER-The month the current inspection sticker expires.
Describe the procedure when a customer comes in to get a
replacement sticker because the windshield was just replaced.
- ANSWER-Up to 5 days to come in for a new sticker.
Customer must hand in the section of glass with old sticker on
it.
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) RATED A+
LATEST | 2025/2026 BRAND NEW!!
What is the most an unmarked drum can be machined? -
ANSWER-.090" over original diameter.
What must be 24" high and 21" wide? - ANSWER-The
inspection station sign outside the garage.
. How often do we inspect the following?
1. Antique vehicles
2. Trailers under 3,000 lbs. registered GVW
3. Fire trucks
4. Ambulances
5. Trailers over 10,000 lbs. registered GVW
6. School busses - ANSWER-A. Antique vehicles -Not required
B. Trailers under 3,000 lbs. registered GVW -Not required
C. Fire trucks -Annually
D. Ambulances -Annually
E. Trailers over 10,000 lbs. registered GVW -Annually
F. School busses -Semi-annually
,How often should a 12 passenger school van be inspected? -
ANSWER-Semi Annually for any school vehicle that carries
students including cars.
If you were to purchase a new vehicle with an expired
inspection sticker, how many days do you have to get it
inspected? - ANSWER-10
Can you inspect a vehicle registered in another state? -
ANSWER-Yes but not required. Sticker optional
What certificates must be displayed at the inspection station? –
ANSWER-Certificate of appointment
A fee chart for inspections
Form TS-443 listing the inspections mechanics.
Your outside inspection station sign.
What are the minimum sizes of inspection areas for the
following? - ANSWERA. Mechanical aimers - 12' wide by 22'
long
B. Approved headlamp aiming screen - 12' wide by 43' long
Can we use old discontinued head light aimers? - ANSWER-
Yes, as longs as
, they are in good working order and
able to test all types of headlights.
. What is the maximum floor slope in the inspection area? -
ANSWER-1 percent.
How many vehicles can you inspect in one hour? - ANSWER-2 (
motorcycles 3)
Is a hoist of lift permitted in the inspection area? - ANSWER-
Yes, as long as it doesn't interfere with the inspection.
What is the least amount of time and the most amount of
time an inspection is good for? - ANSWER-12 months to 15
months.
What determines when a vehicle is due for inspection? -
ANSWER-The month the current inspection sticker expires.
Describe the procedure when a customer comes in to get a
replacement sticker because the windshield was just replaced.
- ANSWER-Up to 5 days to come in for a new sticker.
Customer must hand in the section of glass with old sticker on
it.
