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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to safety and emissions inspections for vehicles in north carolina. It covers various aspects of the inspection process, including requirements for different vehicle types, inspection procedures, and common failure points. Valuable for individuals preparing for vehicle inspections or seeking to understand the regulations and standards involved.
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does a trailer under 4000 pounds require a safety inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
If the vehicle is equipped with rear wipes dare they required to both work. - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
If a vehicle has two wipers on a windshield do they both have to work? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
How far in advance of the registration expiration can a vehicle be inspected and count towards its renewal. - Correct Ans: ✔✔90 days.
Will a tire with 2/32 tread depth on each side with no defects pass a safety inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
Will a tire that has been plugged pass a safety inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
Will a tire with weather cracks pass an inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
If an inspector's mechanics license gets suspended for an inspection violation what must they do? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Must retake the entire course & pass.
How long is an inspection license valid? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Safety is good for 4 years. OBD is good for 2 years.
If an inspector mechanic is found guilty of clean scanning a vehicle what is the possible penalties? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Criminal and civil sanctions, federal trouble.
Will the DMV notify an inspector mechanic when their license as about to expire? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
If an inspector mechanic lives in SC but works in NC and has a valid SC license can they be licensed to do inspections? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
Is a customer required to bring their motorcycle to a motorcycle dealership to get it inspected. Is the inspector mechanic required to have a motorcycle endorsement? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No and No.
IS a motorcycle required to have two working brakes? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
Is backup lights required for a safety inspection? is it acceptable for them to be on all the time? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No and No
Is a spare tire checked during the safety inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
If a vehicle is equipped with two fog lights must both work for it to pass or only one? - Correct Ans: ✔✔none, don't need fog lights.
If a vehicle is equipped with both fog lights must both work for it to pass or only one? - Correct Ans: ✔✔None, don't need fog lights.
Is it possible for a technician to be denied licensing by the DMV? For what reasons? Are there any procedures to dispute the denial? - Correct Ans: ✔✔yes, criminal history, schedule a hearing with the office of administrative hearings.
When can a new inspector mechanic start conduction inspections? - Correct Ans: ✔✔As soon as they complete DMV test, then file of an appreciation, report to the bureau to receive login credentials, then submit the credentials.
Can a non-DMV licensed mechanic conduct safety inspections? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
If a customer moves in to NC from another state and has aftermarket tint already installed do they have to comply with the NC tint law during their vehicle inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
If an inspector mechanic goes to bring a vehicle in to the bay but first notices a tire that will not pass inspection, what should the mechanic do? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Complete the inspection, then fail.
What is the GVWR of a heavy duty vehicle for inspection purposes? - Correct Ans: ✔✔More than 8500.
Can a station charge shop supplies on a vehicle that only received a safety inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No.
A. What color can a parking light be? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Front amber, rear red.
B. Brake light? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Red or amber?
Headlight? - Correct Ans: ✔✔White or yellow
How many brake lights must work to pass? Does that include the third brake lights? - Correct Ans: ✔✔2 on each side.
How far away must the brake light be visible from? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Not less than 100ft.
When does the inspector mechanic check the calibration of a tint meter? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Before every use.
What year vehicles are considered antiques and do not require a safety inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔30 years and older.
Explain the 20-year rolling plan for inspections. What model year vehicles require an OBD inspection in an emissions county? - Correct Ans: ✔✔20 years and older.
What records must a station retain and for how long? - Correct Ans: ✔✔18 months
Is a vehicle required to be raised during an inspection, whether it be by lift or floor jack? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes, by lift or jack.
What is the minimum percentage allowed for window tint? - Correct Ans: ✔✔32%
What windows on a sedan are measure for window tint? For an SUV? For a pickup? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Sedan- All 4. SUV- 2 front, Pickup- 2 front.
A. How much does a safety inspection cost the customer? If it failed?
B. If it passed with aftermarket window tint? - Correct Ans: ✔✔$23.
What type of inspection does an electric vehicle receive? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Safety only
Are emission components verified during a safety inspection? For what? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes if they are present or tampered.
What type of vehicle does an antique vehicle require? How old are antique vehicles? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Inspection none & 30 years and older.