Texas Safety Inspection Final Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
True or False: A moped is not required to have insurance coverage. - Answer -False
True or False: There is a separate set of criteria for the inspection of trailers that
exceed 7,500 pounds. - Answer -True
What additional item must you inspect for on a school bus? - Answer -Fire
extinguisher
At what depth of fluid within the master cylinder should you reject the inspection?
- Answer -1 inch below the top of the reservoir/below manufacturer recommended
level
True or False: The power steering fluid being below the recommended level is not
cause for rejecting the inspection. - Answer -False
What model year did the emission system begin to be installed by manufacturers? -
Answer -1968
Which percentage of light transmission would fail a tint inspection? - Answer -
20%
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, Which windows on the vehicle should have the tint inspected? - Answer -The front
windshield and the windows to the right and left of the driver
What is the minimum tire tread depth that is acceptable? - Answer -2/32 of an inch
True or False: You must issue a rejection of the inspection if the wheel studs, bolts,
nuts, or lugs are loose, missing, or damaged. - Answer -True
What vehicles are exempt from the gas cap test? - Answer -Motorcycles
True or False: The exhaust system can be patched as long as no fumes are leaking
from the system. - Answer -False
What model year vehicles (and newer) is the catalytic converter considered part of
the exhaust system? - Answer -1984
What clearance lights are necessary on vehicles 80" or more in overall width? -
Answer -2 amber lights in front, and 2 red lights in rear
What color must the license plate lamp be? - Answer -White
True or False: All vehicles must have at least 1 rear reflector that is red in color and
placed at a height of between 15 inches and 60 inches. - Answer -False
What model year vehicles require a center high-mounted stop light? - Answer -
1986 and newer (passenger vehicles) and 1994 and newer (multipurpose vehicles,
trucks, and buses)
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Questions and Answers
True or False: A moped is not required to have insurance coverage. - Answer -False
True or False: There is a separate set of criteria for the inspection of trailers that
exceed 7,500 pounds. - Answer -True
What additional item must you inspect for on a school bus? - Answer -Fire
extinguisher
At what depth of fluid within the master cylinder should you reject the inspection?
- Answer -1 inch below the top of the reservoir/below manufacturer recommended
level
True or False: The power steering fluid being below the recommended level is not
cause for rejecting the inspection. - Answer -False
What model year did the emission system begin to be installed by manufacturers? -
Answer -1968
Which percentage of light transmission would fail a tint inspection? - Answer -
20%
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, Which windows on the vehicle should have the tint inspected? - Answer -The front
windshield and the windows to the right and left of the driver
What is the minimum tire tread depth that is acceptable? - Answer -2/32 of an inch
True or False: You must issue a rejection of the inspection if the wheel studs, bolts,
nuts, or lugs are loose, missing, or damaged. - Answer -True
What vehicles are exempt from the gas cap test? - Answer -Motorcycles
True or False: The exhaust system can be patched as long as no fumes are leaking
from the system. - Answer -False
What model year vehicles (and newer) is the catalytic converter considered part of
the exhaust system? - Answer -1984
What clearance lights are necessary on vehicles 80" or more in overall width? -
Answer -2 amber lights in front, and 2 red lights in rear
What color must the license plate lamp be? - Answer -White
True or False: All vehicles must have at least 1 rear reflector that is red in color and
placed at a height of between 15 inches and 60 inches. - Answer -False
What model year vehicles require a center high-mounted stop light? - Answer -
1986 and newer (passenger vehicles) and 1994 and newer (multipurpose vehicles,
trucks, and buses)
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