PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM
PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A+ 2025
Stickers shall be kept where? - Correct Ans-Kept under lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - Correct Ans-Keep them until the QAO comes
around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? - Correct Ans-Category 1
violation. 2 months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? -
Correct Ans-VIN number and license plate must agree with registration card.
Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of
order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing.
If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or
show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
What do you check glazing for? - Correct Ans-Approved safety glass must be in every
window and it must be
permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f)
Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the
drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the
bottom of any side or rear window.
Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges.
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No defects in the acute area or the critical area or the
windshield.
Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision.
Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers.
What area of the windshield can there be no imperfections? - Correct Ans-The acute
area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - Correct Ans-Speed at manufactures specs or at
least 45 cycles per minute
Blades can't be torn or smear or streak after 5 cycles.
Must have all wipers
Wipers must reset to rest position.
Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968.
What do you check the doors and trunk lid for? - Correct Ans-Must be original
equipment or same type.
Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - Correct Ans-Mirrors can't be cracked, discolored or
broken.,
Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose.
Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors
(19-1/2 square inches each).
No junk hanging from rear view mirror.
What's the rule for fender flares? - Correct Ans-May not exceed 3 inches.
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What do you check floor for? - Correct Ans-Must be able to support weight of people
and cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. - Correct Ans-Must be as strong as and
no longer than original bumper.
Can't be broken or torn.
Wood planks on service trucks (wreckers) only.
Height- passenger vehicles 16-20 inches above ground
MPVs, SUV's and light trucks 16-30 inches above ground.
Turn signals should have a frequency of flash between __________
flashes per minute. - Correct Ans-60 - 120 flashes per minute.
What are the guidelines for back up lights? - Correct Ans-Must turn off when not in
reverse OR have a dash indicator light or
audible warning.
What are the guidelines for broken lenses? - Correct Ans-Will not pass if white light
shows through.
List three reasons for rejecting shocks. - Correct Ans-Missing shocks
Mounts or mounting bolts broken
Severe leakage. Slight dampness OK
What's the minimum steering wheel size? - Correct Ans-13 inches
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PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A+ 2025
Stickers shall be kept where? - Correct Ans-Kept under lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - Correct Ans-Keep them until the QAO comes
around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? - Correct Ans-Category 1
violation. 2 months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? -
Correct Ans-VIN number and license plate must agree with registration card.
Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of
order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing.
If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or
show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
What do you check glazing for? - Correct Ans-Approved safety glass must be in every
window and it must be
permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f)
Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the
drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the
bottom of any side or rear window.
Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges.
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,PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM
No defects in the acute area or the critical area or the
windshield.
Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision.
Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers.
What area of the windshield can there be no imperfections? - Correct Ans-The acute
area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - Correct Ans-Speed at manufactures specs or at
least 45 cycles per minute
Blades can't be torn or smear or streak after 5 cycles.
Must have all wipers
Wipers must reset to rest position.
Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968.
What do you check the doors and trunk lid for? - Correct Ans-Must be original
equipment or same type.
Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - Correct Ans-Mirrors can't be cracked, discolored or
broken.,
Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose.
Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors
(19-1/2 square inches each).
No junk hanging from rear view mirror.
What's the rule for fender flares? - Correct Ans-May not exceed 3 inches.
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What do you check floor for? - Correct Ans-Must be able to support weight of people
and cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. - Correct Ans-Must be as strong as and
no longer than original bumper.
Can't be broken or torn.
Wood planks on service trucks (wreckers) only.
Height- passenger vehicles 16-20 inches above ground
MPVs, SUV's and light trucks 16-30 inches above ground.
Turn signals should have a frequency of flash between __________
flashes per minute. - Correct Ans-60 - 120 flashes per minute.
What are the guidelines for back up lights? - Correct Ans-Must turn off when not in
reverse OR have a dash indicator light or
audible warning.
What are the guidelines for broken lenses? - Correct Ans-Will not pass if white light
shows through.
List three reasons for rejecting shocks. - Correct Ans-Missing shocks
Mounts or mounting bolts broken
Severe leakage. Slight dampness OK
What's the minimum steering wheel size? - Correct Ans-13 inches
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