IN THIS LESSON

Smog Check Procedures & Vehicle Inspection Training

Students will gain a foundational understanding of California’s Smog Check Program and participate in hands-on vehicle inspection training.

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of the California Smog Check Program

  • Vehicle inspection procedures and documentation

  • Emission control component identification

  • Entering inspection data into BAR systems

  • Understanding Pass, Fail, and Not Applicable classifications

  • Recognizing defective, missing, modified, and tampered emission components

  • Introduction to BAR-97 and BAR OIS inspection platforms