TEXAS STATE INSPECTION TEST EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
What is the insurance policy length requirement? - ANSWER: At least 30 days total. If
there isn't proof of insurance, do not inspect vehicle
Vehicle owner/operator should be present when.... - ANSWER: When inspector is
checking a CNG tank located in the trunk of a car
Check tank label if vehicle runs off of.... - ANSWER: CNG
If date on label is expired, on a CNG vehicle, what do you do? - ANSWER: Do not
inspect the vehicle
True Or False:
When visually inspecting a CNG system, a letter of documentation is acceptable if the
label cannot be found - ANSWER: True
At what speed should the brake test be performed at? - ANSWER: 20 MPH
What is the required stopping distance for passenger cars? - ANSWER: 25 feet
What is the required stopping distance for pickups and motorcycles? - ANSWER: 30
feet
What is the required stopping distance for vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs. gross
weight? What about for any 2-vehicle combination(s)? - ANSWER: 40 feet for
10,000+ lbs. , and 50 feet for any 2- vehicle combo
True or False:
When the brakes make a metal to metal sound, they will still pass inspection -
ANSWER: False
What do you do if brake warning lamp or signal is on or comes on during test? -
ANSWER: Reject or fail the vehicle
True or False:
Anti-lock (ABS) lamp or signal that is on or comes on
during test will not be cause for rejection - ANSWER: True
True or False:
Windshield Wiper Control (ON/OFF SWITCH) has to be operational? - ANSWER: True
, What is the required audible range for the horn? What are the other requirements
for the horn? - ANSWER: 200 feet. Cannot be unreasonably loud sound, harsh sound,
or whistle
True or False:
The turn signal/indicator lamp switch must lock into position but does not have to
cancel out automatically - ANSWER: True
What are the vehicle mirror requirements? - ANSWER: The view must be to rear of at
least 200 feet. Only 1 mirror required. It should not be damaged, should have clear
view to the rear and cannot interfere with driver's forward vision
True or False:
All lap belts are inspected - ANSWER: False. Only the front lap belts are inspected
What is the brake pedal reserve for power and conventional/nonpower brakes?
(Distance from back of brake pedal ,when engaged, to the floor board) - ANSWER: 1
inch for power brakes and 2 inches for conventional/nonpower brakes
Starting in what year, and going forward, do the parking brakes need to be tested? -
ANSWER: 1960 to present
What should the parking brake not have? - ANSWER: Parts missing, broken, it
shouldn't be badly worn/not operating properly, pull cables that are badly stretched,
frayed and or not operating properly
What do you check relating to the steering? - ANSWER: Check lash, free movement,
wheel size and the column
What are the requirements for the high beam indicator lamp? - ANSWER: It should
work properly, can be any color, and it only needs to be checked on 1948 vehicles to
current
What are the requirements for the tires? - ANSWER: Tread depth cannot be any
lower than 2/32", no cord exposed or sidewall separation, no visible bumps/
bulges/knots, and the tread wear indicators should not contact the road on any two
adjacent major grooves in the center of the middle of the tire
When are mud flaps required? - ANSWER: Required on trucks/light trucks behind the
rearmost axle or combination if it has 4 or more tires (always required on dually
pickups)
What are the height and width Requirements for the mud flaps? - ANSWER: They can
be as wide as tires they are protecting but no more than 12" above road
What vehicles are exempt from needing mud flaps? - ANSWER: Truck-tractors, motor
homes, pole trailers and buses
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
What is the insurance policy length requirement? - ANSWER: At least 30 days total. If
there isn't proof of insurance, do not inspect vehicle
Vehicle owner/operator should be present when.... - ANSWER: When inspector is
checking a CNG tank located in the trunk of a car
Check tank label if vehicle runs off of.... - ANSWER: CNG
If date on label is expired, on a CNG vehicle, what do you do? - ANSWER: Do not
inspect the vehicle
True Or False:
When visually inspecting a CNG system, a letter of documentation is acceptable if the
label cannot be found - ANSWER: True
At what speed should the brake test be performed at? - ANSWER: 20 MPH
What is the required stopping distance for passenger cars? - ANSWER: 25 feet
What is the required stopping distance for pickups and motorcycles? - ANSWER: 30
feet
What is the required stopping distance for vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs. gross
weight? What about for any 2-vehicle combination(s)? - ANSWER: 40 feet for
10,000+ lbs. , and 50 feet for any 2- vehicle combo
True or False:
When the brakes make a metal to metal sound, they will still pass inspection -
ANSWER: False
What do you do if brake warning lamp or signal is on or comes on during test? -
ANSWER: Reject or fail the vehicle
True or False:
Anti-lock (ABS) lamp or signal that is on or comes on
during test will not be cause for rejection - ANSWER: True
True or False:
Windshield Wiper Control (ON/OFF SWITCH) has to be operational? - ANSWER: True
, What is the required audible range for the horn? What are the other requirements
for the horn? - ANSWER: 200 feet. Cannot be unreasonably loud sound, harsh sound,
or whistle
True or False:
The turn signal/indicator lamp switch must lock into position but does not have to
cancel out automatically - ANSWER: True
What are the vehicle mirror requirements? - ANSWER: The view must be to rear of at
least 200 feet. Only 1 mirror required. It should not be damaged, should have clear
view to the rear and cannot interfere with driver's forward vision
True or False:
All lap belts are inspected - ANSWER: False. Only the front lap belts are inspected
What is the brake pedal reserve for power and conventional/nonpower brakes?
(Distance from back of brake pedal ,when engaged, to the floor board) - ANSWER: 1
inch for power brakes and 2 inches for conventional/nonpower brakes
Starting in what year, and going forward, do the parking brakes need to be tested? -
ANSWER: 1960 to present
What should the parking brake not have? - ANSWER: Parts missing, broken, it
shouldn't be badly worn/not operating properly, pull cables that are badly stretched,
frayed and or not operating properly
What do you check relating to the steering? - ANSWER: Check lash, free movement,
wheel size and the column
What are the requirements for the high beam indicator lamp? - ANSWER: It should
work properly, can be any color, and it only needs to be checked on 1948 vehicles to
current
What are the requirements for the tires? - ANSWER: Tread depth cannot be any
lower than 2/32", no cord exposed or sidewall separation, no visible bumps/
bulges/knots, and the tread wear indicators should not contact the road on any two
adjacent major grooves in the center of the middle of the tire
When are mud flaps required? - ANSWER: Required on trucks/light trucks behind the
rearmost axle or combination if it has 4 or more tires (always required on dually
pickups)
What are the height and width Requirements for the mud flaps? - ANSWER: They can
be as wide as tires they are protecting but no more than 12" above road
What vehicles are exempt from needing mud flaps? - ANSWER: Truck-tractors, motor
homes, pole trailers and buses
