APPSC AMVI case studies
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The Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) credential is issued by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for candidates who will enforce motor vehicle law, inspect vehicles for roadworthiness, investigate accidents, and support transport administration in Andhra Pradesh. It suits engineering graduates - typically mechanical or automobile engineering - who want a field-and-office regulatory role rather than a pure design job. The APPSC AMVI case studies are 5 cases and about 3,468 words.
1Junction Collision: Reconstructing Speed from Skid Marks
At 21:40 on a dry asphalt approach to a signalised T-junction in Vijayawada, a 150 cc motorcycle strikes a pedestrian who is inside the marked crosswalk. The motorcycle leaves a continuous front-tyre skid mark 18 m long before the point of impact and a further 4 m of scrape after impact.
739 words, about 4 min2Overloaded Tipper, Axle Limits and a Disputed Weighbridge Slip
A three-axle tipper with a registered gross vehicle weight of 25,000 kg is intercepted on NH-16 near Gannavaram carrying sand. The driver produces a national permit, a fitness certificate valid until next month, and insurance.
727 words, about 4 min3DPF Delete and MIL Removal on a BS-VI Diesel Pickup
A 2021 BS-VI diesel pickup with a 2.2-litre engine and 68,000 km on the odometer is presented for a smoke check. The owner says the DPF was 'cleaned' at a local garage.
663 words, about 3 min4Clutch Slip or Wrong Final Drive? A Gradient Performance Complaint
A 2020 diesel pickup with a five-speed manual transmission and a 4.875 final drive is brought in with poor gradient performance. On a level road in fifth gear (ratio 0.78), the tachometer reads 2,600 rpm while GPS speed is 45 km/h.
679 words, about 3 min5Steering Shimmy and Left Pull After a Roadside Alignment
A 2022 SUV with 32,000 km is reported for a steering shimmy between 70 and 80 km/h and a pull to the left. The front tyres show feathered edges, and the pressures are 32 psi.
660 words, about 3 min