Pa Safety Inspection Exam Questions with Correct Answers.
When a cut-out portion of the windshield with the certificate of inspection is presented to
your shop for replacement stickers. What should be done with it? - Correct Answer Retain
it in a secure place until audited by your Quality Assurance Officer
How long does an inspection mechanic have to complete his or her rectification? - Correct
Answer Maximum of 5 years and minimum of 180 days
Who is responsible to make official regulations, state inspection bulletins and supplements
available for use by all technicians involved in the vehicle inspection process? - Correct
Answer Station owner
Why is it necessary for an inspection station to post from TS-443 listing the current certified
inspection mechanics employed there? - Correct Answer To keep both the public and QAO
informed about who is performing official inspections
If a certified inspection mechanic has a physical disability, has been approved by
PennDOT and been approved for a road test waiver - Correct Answer Yes, but only if there
is another certified inspection mechanic that can perform the road test
What is the maximum number of months an annual sticker may be issued for? - Correct
Answer 15
Where should certificates of inspection be stored? - Correct Answer Under lock and key at
inspection station
Which of the following vehicles is not required to have safety inspection? - Correct Answer
A trailer with a GVWR of 3000LBS
A PA inspection station is required to be open how many hours? - Correct Answer 40
If an inspection station is suspended PennDOT reserves the right to order the surrender of
all the documents except which of the following? - Correct Answer Mechanics drivers
license
When an inspection station loses their liability insurance what is the stations appropriate
course of action? - Correct Answer Stop all safety inspections until both the insurance and
certificate of appointment are renewed
What is the acute area of the windshield? - Correct Answer The area directly in the driver's
normal line of vision 8 ½ in wide by 5 ½ in tall
If a technician passes the requirements for passenger cars, motorcycles and heavy trucks
what mechanic license code would he or she receive? - Correct Answer Code 4
