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Lamp test for CA Flashcards

1
Q

On vehicles 1968 and older tail lamps must be visible for how many feet ?

A

500 feet

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2
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Tail lamps on vehicles built since 1969 must be visible of a minimum distance of how many feet ?

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Minimum visible distance 1000 ft

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3
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aux DRIVING lamps can only operate with

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the cars high beams

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4
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Are head light covers / grills allowed over head lights ?

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No covers lens or grills are allowed on cars built after 1968

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5
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Head lamp minimum and maximum heights measured to the center of the headlights

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22” minimum and 54” maximum .. this can be an issue with lowers or lifted cars or trucks .

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6
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Tail lamp mounting height requirements min and max.

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minimum 22 “ maximum 72” this also applies to stop lamps

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7
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In what year where back up lamps REQURIED ?

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After Jan 1st 1969 one or more back up lights are required

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8
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Are high beam indicators required to be working ?

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Yes all cars since 1940 have them and they must work.

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9
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what are the fog lamp mounting location requirements ?

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12’ to 33” high below the center line of the low beams and more than 4 inches from the turn signals lamps .

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10
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what is the minimum height of side marker lamps , turn signals and reflectors ?

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They all are 15 “ from the ground with no maximum

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11
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Turn signals shall flash with in a certain rate what is it ??

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Turn signals shall flash at the rate of 60 to 120 flashes per minute. That’s equal to once our twice per second.

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12
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How would you aim a motorcycle headlamp ?

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Motorcycle held upright strait ahead with guard rails .
Weight of the rider on the bike and the screen if used 25 ft away .
Engine running at speed if generator driven.

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13
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What is the correct mechanical aim for HIGH BEAMS ? Using a screen at 25 feet ?

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High beams should be 0 inches down and 0 inches to the right or left . In other word straight ahead.

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14
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What are the three types of head light aimers ?

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mechanical / attaches to the headlamp

aiming screen / 25 ft in front of the car

optical / lens type in a machine that sits in front of the light.

all require a flat surface with calibration of equipment .

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15
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What is V.H.A.D. ?

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Vehicle Headlamp Aiming Device . A built in level attached to the head lamp housing to assist in aiming . this may be used to aim the headlamps on a LEVEL surface.

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16
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what are rear fog lamps ? can they be combined with other rear lights ?

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Rear fog lights are red tail lamps that are brighter than regular tail lights. They have to be behind separate lenses.

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17
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How should the car or truck be prepped before a headlight aiming ?

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Equipment calibrated , Tire pressure must be correct 
tires of the correct size . 
 No excess mud ,snow or tar, 
suspension not collapsed
work area level
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18
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If a bulb is labeled D1 or D2 is it legal for use ? HID

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Yes it is a xenon bulb . High voltage that uses a transformer.
It may make a buzzing sound and that is to be expected.

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19
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Are headlights that project blue light legal ?

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No the only color that is legal is white or amber.

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20
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Can trailers built after 1973 and are less than 30 inches wide have only one tail and stop light ?

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YES THEY CAN !

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21
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What is the required candle power for a high beam indicator ?

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2 candle power .

this is not measurable

22
Q

For a lamp lens to be legal in CA does it need to be DOT , SAE or ECE rated ?

A

All ratings are legal for or use in CA . “E” with a number in a circle stands for ECE ( Economic Commission for Europe ) It is also legal.

23
Q

Are 2 tail lamps required on all cars ?

A

No . prior to 1958 2 where not required. One was legal.

24
Q

Single head lamp refers to a lack of a high and low beam .

Was this ever legal ?

A

Yes it was ….prior to September 19 1958

25
Q

Fog lights are to be aimed straight ahead and how far down ?

A

4 inches below the center of the lens.

26
Q

Turn signal and warning lamps must be visible from what angle ?

A

At 45 degree angle form the right or left side .

27
Q

What 5 steps must be taken after headlamp adjustments have been made ?

A

A ) pound the fender B) horizontal aim must be checked after vertical adjustment and visa versa C) the last turn should be inward D) Aim of a sealed beam needs to be from the lens not the housing E) recheck after replacing trim and bezel .

28
Q

how long is a lamp adjusters license valid ? when does it expire ?

A

The license is valid for 4 years .

licenses expire on the last day of inspectors birth month.

29
Q

Will a lamp with dirt or moisture inside fail inspection ?

A

Yes it can . Discoloration can fail it too.

30
Q

Can a cracked or chipped lens emit a white light ?

A

Heck no !! no white light is to be shown to the rear except for license plate lamps or back up light in reverse.

31
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Do stop lamps always have to be red ??

A

Good question ! prior to 1979 they could be red OR amber.

32
Q

What is the minimum voltage the a lamp can be tested ?

A

85 % of the design voltage

33
Q

voltage x amps = watts is an example of

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Ohms law    ( 12 volts  x 10 amps  =  120 watts  )
Or watts  law
34
Q

12 Volts through a 10 ohm resistor will result in how may amps of current flow ??

A

1.2 amps ( 12 V divided by 10 ohms = 1.2 amps)

35
Q

what is a voltage drop test ?

A

I messument of voltage in a circuit between two point that should be of equal voltage . if voltage is present that’s called the “ drop “ . This will be a good thing to know about !

36
Q

What is the difference between a class “ A “ and “ BL” lamp inspection stations ?

A

Class “ A “ Can test / repair / adjust lights on all vehicles.

Class “ BL “ Is limited to cars and trucks less that 80 inches in width and can not do motorcycles.

37
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What classes of licenses are available to Lamp adjuster ?

A

Class “A” is the only class . the station or facility can be “A” or
“BL” ( limited ) .

38
Q

Can you issue a certification to a car not in compliance?

A

No, of course not but this could be a test question !

39
Q

How should the low beam of a sealed beam lamp be aimed on a screen 25 ft away from the front of a vehicle ?

A

The “high intensity zone “ should fall just below the horizontal center line and the the left of the vertical centerline.

40
Q

When adjusting low beams with a optical or visual screen

do you take lamp height in to consideration?

A

YES . Below 36 inches its level . Above 36 “ but below 48” its a 2” drop . Above 48” a 4” drop .

41
Q

What is the tolerance of the aim at 25 ft ? High beam / low beam
up down left and right ??

A

4 inches or 10 cm .

42
Q

WHAT LAMP IS REQUIRED ON AN AUTHORIZED EMEGENCY VECHICLE ?

A

A STEADY BURNING ( CLASS A ) RED LAMP VISABLE TO THE FRONT . MOTOR CYCLES CAN HAVE 2 CLASS D LIGHTS.

43
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WIG -WAG LIGHTS ( HEAD LAMPS THAT FLASH BACK AND FORTH ) CAN ONLY BE USED ON WICH BEAM ?

A

HIGH BEAMS ONLY AND ONLY ON EMERGENCY

VECHICLES.

44
Q

What vehicles are allowed to have amber flashing lights ?

A

Tow trucks , construction vehicles and utility trucks .

45
Q

What flashing lights are REQUIRED on school buses ?

A

A total of 4 lamps 2 facing the front and 2 to the rear that alternate in flashing . most modern busses will have both RED and AMBER lights on each corner.

46
Q

Can school busses have strobe lights ?

A

YES they can with in limits out lined in the vehicle code.

47
Q

What colors are required reflectors supposed to display or reflect?

A

White or amber to the front red to the rear .

48
Q

Can reflectors be tinted or blacked out ?

A

NO! No smoke , black out or even covered with reflector tape.

49
Q

What distance should you be able to see a reflector from at night with your high beams on ?

A

500 feet

50
Q

What are the mounting Hight limits for reflectors ?

A

16” to 60” . ya another number to remember jezzzz ……

51
Q

Are the little blue dots in vintage tail lights legal ??

A

NOPE ! you wont go to jail but you will also not get a certificate.

52
Q

When is DOT “ C2 “ tape required ?

A

On vehicles over 80” wide and 10,000 lbs .

lamp inspector test (2 decks)

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