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Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum tread depth required for tires on a TLC-licensed vehicle?

    Answer: 4/32 inch (3.2 mm)

    TLC requires a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inch for all tires on licensed vehicles to ensure safe road grip.

  2. During a TLC inspection, the inspector finds one rear door that cannot be opened from the inside. What is the result?

    Answer: Fail, because all passenger doors must open from inside and outside

    All passenger doors must operate properly from both inside and outside; a door that fails this test causes the vehicle to fail inspection.

  3. Which lighting component is specifically checked on TLC vehicles to ensure night-time safety for passengers entering and exiting?

    Answer: Interior dome or courtesy lights

    Interior dome or courtesy lights must be functional so passengers can safely board and exit the vehicle at night.

  4. A TLC owner discovers that a vehicle's odometer has been tampered with. What is the consequence?

    Answer: License revocation and potential criminal referral

    Odometer tampering is a serious violation that can result in license revocation and referral for criminal prosecution under federal and state law.

  5. What must a driver do if the vehicle sustains damage in a collision that affects its structural integrity before returning to TLC service?

    Answer: Pass a TLC out-of-cycle safety inspection

    After a collision affecting structural integrity, the vehicle must pass an out-of-cycle TLC inspection before resuming service.

  6. Under TLC rules, which of the following brake conditions would cause a vehicle to fail inspection?

    Answer: Brake pedal sinks to the floor under steady pressure

    A brake pedal that sinks to the floor indicates brake failure or a hydraulic leak and is an automatic inspection failure.

  7. What is the purpose of the TLC vehicle identification number (VIN) verification during inspection?

    Answer: To confirm the vehicle matches TLC licensing records and has not been reported stolen

    VIN verification confirms the inspected vehicle matches the owner's TLC license records and checks it against stolen vehicle databases.