Vehicle Inspection and Emissions Flashcards
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When a vehicle fails a Pennsylvania safety inspection, how long does the owner have to make repairs before retesting?
Answer: 60 days
A rejection sticker is valid for 60 days, giving the owner time to make repairs and return for reinspection.
What color is a valid Pennsylvania vehicle inspection sticker?
Answer: The color changes each year on a rotating schedule
Pennsylvania uses a color-coded system that rotates annually so law enforcement can quickly spot expired stickers.
Which brake component is specifically checked during a Pennsylvania safety inspection?
Answer: Brake pad/shoe thickness, rotors, and brake lines
Inspectors examine brake pads and shoes for wear, rotors for condition, and brake lines for leaks or damage.
A cracked windshield that obstructs the driver's view will result in what outcome during a Pennsylvania inspection?
Answer: Immediate failure of the safety inspection
Any crack that interferes with the driver's line of sight is an automatic safety inspection failure.
Pennsylvania requires that a vehicle's horn be checked during inspection. What standard must it meet?
Answer: It must produce a sound audible at least 200 feet away
Pennsylvania regulations require the horn to be audible at a minimum distance of 200 feet.
Which of the following is a valid reason a tire would fail a Pennsylvania safety inspection?
Answer: Tread depth below 2/32 of an inch
Pennsylvania law requires tires to have at least 2/32 inch of tread depth to pass inspection.
What action is required if a vehicle's Check Engine Light (MIL) is illuminated when presented for OBD emissions testing?
Answer: The vehicle automatically fails the emissions test
An illuminated MIL indicates an active fault code, which results in an automatic OBD emissions test failure.