HK PVOC Grade 2 Part A flashcards

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Certificate of roadworthiness

Document confirming a vehicle passed the statutory examination and may be registered or have its licence renewed. It records the examination date, result and any advisory items.

Road Traffic Ordinance Cap. 374

Principal Hong Kong statute governing vehicles and road use. Construction, equipment and examination requirements are set out in regulations made under it.

Dangerous defect

A defect creating immediate risk of accident or injury. The vehicle must not be used on the road; it may only be moved under permitted conditions to a repair facility.

Major defect

A defect affecting safety, the environment or other road users without immediate danger. Rectification is required before the vehicle may be used again or pass examination.

Minor defect

A defect with no material effect on safety or environment. It is recorded so rectification can be verified at the next scheduled examination.

Brake imbalance defect

Unequal braking force across an axle exceeding the specified percentage. It causes directional pull under braking and is classified as a defect even when total retardation is adequate.

Parking brake holding test

Verification that the parking brake holds the vehicle stationary on the specified gradient with reserve lever or pedal travel remaining. Failure to hold is a defect.

Steering free play check

Measurement of movement at the steering rim before the road wheels respond. Play beyond manufacturer tolerance indicates wear in steering linkage or box.

Tyre tread and condition

Tyres must meet minimum tread depth, match in size and construction across an axle, and show no exposed cords, bulges or sidewall damage.

Headlamp aim and dip pattern

Headlamps must be correctly aimed so the dipped beam illuminates the road without dazzling oncoming drivers, with the prescribed asymmetric cut-off where required.

Structural corrosion assessment

Corrosion within a prescribed distance of suspension, steering or seat anchorages is treated as structural and classified major or dangerous, not cosmetic.

Diesel smoke opacity test

Measurement of exhaust smoke density against the statutory limit using a calibrated opacity meter. Excessive visible smoke is recorded as a defect.

Petrol exhaust gas analysis

Measurement of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons at idle and fast idle using a calibrated analyser on an engine at normal operating temperature.

Catalytic converter requirement

Original emission control devices must remain fitted and functional. Removal or bypass is a defect and may constitute a separate offence.

Vehicle noise limit

Statutory maximum sound level for the vehicle class, assessed with the specified microphone position and distance and with background noise below the stated margin.

Examination identity check

Verification of registration mark, chassis number, engine number and vehicle class against the registration document before any testing begins.

Brake test record

Retained record of measured brake performance values from a roller or plate tester, forming part of the vehicle examination file and audit trail.

Defect notice content

Legible, itemised and signed notice listing each defect with component and position, the classification, and the rectification and re-inspection requirement.

Re-examination after repair

Verification that each recorded defect has been rectified and that the repair has not introduced a new defect, before a pass result is issued.

Equipment calibration record

Current certificate confirming test equipment such as analysers and brake testers is within calibration. An out-of-calibration device invalidates results.

Examiner conflict of interest

A financial or personal interest in a vehicle being examined. The examiner must declare it and refer the vehicle to another authorised examiner.

Refusal of inducement

Examiners must not accept gifts, hospitality or payment connected with an examination outcome, and must report attempts to influence results.

Test bay PPE

Mandatory safety footwear, eye protection and gloves in the inspection pit and test bay. Loose clothing is prohibited near rotating brake test equipment.

Safe vehicle lifting

Use rated jacks and stands, chock the wheels, and never work beneath a vehicle supported only by a jack. Applies throughout underbody inspection.

Modification approval

Prior Transport Department approval required for changes to construction, steering, braking, suspension, body dimensions, seating or emission equipment. Approval is recorded against the chassis number.

Type approval

Assessment of a vehicle model against recognised standards, allowing vehicles built to that specification to be registered without individual re-assessment of the design.

Special purpose vehicle

Vehicles such as cranes, fire appliances and mobile plant, examined against standards applicable to their class and use rather than ordinary passenger car requirements.

LPG and electric conversion

Alternative fuel or high-voltage conversions require approved installation and periodic inspection of the fuel or electrical system as a condition of continued roadworthiness.

Periodic examination cycle

In Hong Kong, private cars are examined from six years after first registration and annually thereafter, with the certificate required for licence renewal.

Suspension of vehicle licence

Following a failed examination or dangerous defect notice, the licence remains suspended until a pass result is obtained and recorded against the vehicle.

Odometer recording

The odometer reading is captured at each examination to maintain a continuous vehicle history and support detection of tampering.

Trailer examination

Assessment of coupling security, brake function and lighting connection with the towing vehicle, plus tyre and structural condition of the trailer.