PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Stickers shall be kept where? - ANS Kept under lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - ANS Keep them until the QAO comes around. You
get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? - ANS Category 1 violation. 2
months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? -
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? - 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? - ANS The acute area. (8-1/2 X
5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - 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? - ANS Must be original equipment or same
type.
Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - 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? - ANS May not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? - ANS Must be able to support weight of people and cargo.
No holes allowed.
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Stickers shall be kept where? - ANS Kept under lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - ANS Keep them until the QAO comes around. You
get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? - ANS Category 1 violation. 2
months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? -
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? - 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? - ANS The acute area. (8-1/2 X
5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - 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? - ANS Must be original equipment or same
type.
Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - 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? - ANS May not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? - ANS Must be able to support weight of people and cargo.
No holes allowed.
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