PTEXAS VEHICLE INSPECTOR TXDPS
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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Inspect every Passenger Car and Motorhome under 80 inches wide for: - Correct answer.Horn,
Windshield Wipers, Mirror, Steering, Seat Belts, Brakes, Tires, Wheel Assembly, Exhaust System, Exhaust
emissions system, Beam Indicator, Tail Lamps, Stop Lamps, License Plate Lamp, Rear Red Reflectors, Turn
Signal Lamps, Head Lamps, VIN number, Window Tinting, Gas Cap.
How should you test the horn? - Correct answer.a. Sound the horn
b. Check actuating device
c. Examine wiring - mounting
Inspection of the horn will result in failure if: - Correct answer.a. Vehicle does not have a horn
b. Horn or switch not securely fastened
c. Wiring insulation is worn, rubbed bare, shorting, burning, or poor connections
d. Horn switch not readily accesible to operator
e. Horn actuated by striking bare wires
f. Sound not audible for 200ft
g. Horn emits and unusually loud or harsh sound or whistle
h. Operation of the Horn interferes with operation of another circuit
i. Horn switch missing or inoperative
How should you inspect Windshield Wipers? - Correct answer.Inspect for satisfactory operation, Check
for proper contact of blades with windshield, Raise arm and release to check for spring pressure return.
Should you check the rear wiper if equipped? - Correct answer.Rear wipers are not an inspection Item
, If the vehicle does not have a windshield, does it fail? - Correct answer.Vehicles presented for inspection
without windshields will not be required to have wipers. The windshield is not an item of inspection.
Vehicles will fail inspection of windshield wipers if: - Correct answer.a. Not equipped with original
number of wipers
b. Wiper inoperative or improperly adjusted
c. Wiper blades damaged, hardened, or badly worn
d. Blade torn more than one inch in total
e. Blade torn loose from metal backing
f. Metal parts damaged or in contact with windshield
g. Wiper incapable of adequately cleaning windshield
h. Blades not making proper contact
i. Wiper controls not working or in reach
How should you inspect the rear view Mirror? - Correct answer.From the drivers position, visible inspect
for clear view to the rear at least 200ft, inspect for correct location and stable mounting.
How many mirrors should a vehicle have to pass? - Correct answer.At least one mirror that meets all
requirements
What would cause a vehicle to fail an inspection of the Mirror? - Correct answer.a. Mirror does not
provide and 200ft clear rear view
b. Vehicle does not have at least one mirror
c. Mirror creates interference with forward vision
d. Reflective surface of mirror is cracked, broken, peeled, tarnished, or has sharp edges
e. Mirror is not securely mounted
f. Vehicles with no rear visibility through the rear windows require two outside mirrors, one on each side
Rear view is blocked by cargo or no rear windows, fail? - Correct answer.Vehicle will need two outside
mirrors to pass with obstructed interior view.