What are the inspection items and methods for motor vehicle safety?

[LukasLynn]

Below are the inspection items and methods for motor vehicle safety technology: Document review: "Inspection Items and Methods for Motor Vehicle Safety Technology (GB218612008)" Chapters 4.1 to 4.3 of Chapter 4, Chapter 6, Sections 12.1 to 12.4 of Chapter 12, and Appendices A, B, C, and D are mandatory, while the rest are recommended. The unit responsible for drafting: Traffic Management Science Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security. Participating drafting units of this standard: Traffic Safety Product Quality Supervision and Testing Center of the Ministry of Public Security, Vehicle Management Office of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Traffic Management Bureau, Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Center of the Chengdu Municipal Public Security Bureau, and China Quality Certification Center.

[Vargas]

I'm quite familiar with vehicle safety inspection items and methods. The main goal is to ensure vehicles are safe for the road. The inspection items include: brake system performance testing to check brake response and force; lighting and signaling devices to verify if headlights and turn signals are working and properly aligned; tire condition to measure tread depth and check if tire pressure is normal; steering system reliability to confirm the steering wheel is flexible without looseness; and exhaust emission monitoring to test pollutant levels such as carbon monoxide. As for methods, at professional inspection stations, staff first conduct visual inspections of the vehicle's exterior and components, then perform dynamic tests like emergency braking verification on the road, and finally use equipment such as brake testers and exhaust gas analyzers for precise measurements. The whole process is quite quick, but it helps us prevent accidents. I recommend getting an inspection every year to avoid small issues turning into major problems.

[MacAndrew]

I've driven my car for inspections several times, with the focus on several common areas. For example, whether the brakes work well—stepping on them should bring the car to a steady stop; for the lighting check, the front and rear lights, including the brake lights, should all illuminate properly; the tires need to be checked for tread depth and proper air pressure; the steering system should ensure no strange noises when turning. As for the method, the inspector first manually checks the components in the inspection area, then takes a simple test drive to test the brakes and lighting functions. For the emissions part, a small device is inserted into the exhaust pipe to measure the readings. The whole process is quite straightforward, doesn't take much time but ensures driving safety. I always make an appointment in advance to avoid waiting in line.

[JamesFitz]

Safety inspection involves items such as braking performance, lighting status, tire condition, steering reliability, and exhaust emission levels. Methods include visual inspection of component integrity, on-road dynamic testing of brake response, and equipment-assisted measurement of emission values. These are fundamental checks that help ensure the vehicle meets standards and operates safely.