F80 F80 Inspection Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During an F80 inspection, which lighting component must be tested for proper aim and intensity?
- Turn signals only
- Headlights (high and low beam) (Correct answer)
- Hazard lights only
- Interior dome lights
Correct answer: Headlights (high and low beam)
Headlights must be tested for correct aim and sufficient intensity at both high and low beam settings.
Question 2: When inspecting brake hoses during an F80 procedure, what condition would result in a rejection?
- Slight surface discoloration
- Visible cracking or swelling of the hose (Correct answer)
- Minor dust accumulation on the exterior
- A hose that is 12 months old
Correct answer: Visible cracking or swelling of the hose
Cracking or swelling indicates brake hose deterioration that could lead to brake failure and is grounds for rejection.
Question 3: An F80 inspection requires the inspector to verify the horn. Which of the following would cause a horn to fail inspection?
- A horn that produces a tone above 110 dB
- A horn that is inaudible from 200 feet away (Correct answer)
- A horn that activates only from the steering wheel center
- A horn that sounds for two seconds continuously
Correct answer: A horn that is inaudible from 200 feet away
A horn must be audible at a minimum distance of 200 feet to serve its safety warning purpose.
Question 4: During an F80 windshield inspection, which area is scrutinized most closely for cracks?
- The outer edges near the door pillars
- The driver's critical viewing area directly in front of the driver (Correct answer)
- The passenger side lower corner
- The rear defroster grid lines
Correct answer: The driver's critical viewing area directly in front of the driver
Cracks in the driver's critical viewing area impair visibility and are an automatic rejection item.
Question 5: What must an inspector do before beginning an F80 safety inspection on an unfamiliar vehicle model?
- Drive the vehicle at highway speed
- Consult the vehicle's service manual or inspection guide for model-specific requirements (Correct answer)
- Immediately place it on a lift without review
- Request the owner describe any issues verbally
Correct answer: Consult the vehicle's service manual or inspection guide for model-specific requirements
Consulting model-specific service or inspection guides ensures all manufacturer requirements are properly checked.
Question 6: Which steering system condition would cause a vehicle to fail an F80 inspection?
- Slight resistance when turning at low speed
- Excessive freeplay exceeding specification in the steering wheel (Correct answer)
- A steering wheel that returns to center after a turn
- Power steering fluid at the minimum mark
Correct answer: Excessive freeplay exceeding specification in the steering wheel
Excessive steering wheel freeplay indicates worn components that reduce directional control and is a rejection criterion.
Question 7: Under F80 inspection rules, what is required when a vehicle's OBD-II system has a stored fault code?
- The vehicle passes as long as the check engine light is not illuminated
- The inspector must record the code and reject the vehicle if it affects safety-related systems (Correct answer)
- The code is cleared and the vehicle is re-tested immediately
- The vehicle owner is asked to decide whether to repair it
Correct answer: The inspector must record the code and reject the vehicle if it affects safety-related systems
Stored fault codes affecting safety-critical systems such as brakes, steering, or emissions must be recorded and the vehicle rejected.
F80 F80 Inspection Procedures 2
During an F80 inspection, which lighting component must be tested for proper aim and intensity?