How to Become a Certified Vehicle Inspector (Certified State Vehicle Inspector) in Rhode Island
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Mobile Car Inspection in Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island requires all vehicles to be tested for both safety and emissions. There are several inspection schedules that must be followed for different types of vehicles, but all used vehicles must be inspected within five days of first registering in Rhode Island; All new vehicles must pass inspection within the first two years of registration or upon reaching 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. For mechanics looking for a job as an automotive technician, a great way to build a resume with valuable skills is to get an inspector license.
Rhode Island Mobile Vehicle Inspector Qualification
To inspect vehicles in the state of Rhode Island, an auto service technician must be qualified as follows:
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Must complete a state-approved safety and emissions testing course.
Must pass either a practical demonstration or a DMV approved written examination.
Rhode Island traffic inspector training
Educational materials, online tests, and the official guide to emissions and safety testing can be found online at the Rhode Island Emissions and Safety Testing website.
Rhode Island Inspection Requirements
The following information explains the different inspection schedules for different types of vehicles according to the Rhode Island DMV:
Trucks weighing up to 8,500 lbs: must be tested for safety and emissions every 24 months.
Trucks over 8,500 lbs: must pass a safety inspection every 12 months.
Trailers and semi-trailers: every year before June 30, a security check is required.
Motorcycles: Must be inspected every year by June 30th.
Livestock trailers: must pass a security check each year by June 30th.
All other vehicles must only be inspected upon change of ownership or new registration.
Systems and components inspected by Rhode Island traffic inspectors
The following systems or components of a vehicle must be tested to declare a vehicle safe, in accordance with the rule manual used by all automotive maintenance jobs in Rhode Island:
- Airbags
- Lighting components
- Frame and body components
- Braking system
- Anti-lock braking system
- Hydraulic system
- Mechanical components
- direction signals
- Emissions and exhaust systems
- Glass and mirrors
- horn
- plates
- Steering components
- Suspension and alignment
- Wheels and tires
- Universal Joints
- Transmission
- Wipers
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