If a vehicle has LED tail lamps but only 75% are operational, will it pass inspection?

The correct answer indicates that the vehicle would pass inspection if at least 50% of the LED tail lamps are operational. In Texas, the inspection criteria emphasize the functional safety of the vehicle's lighting systems, but specific regulations state that a vehicle must have a certain number of lights functioning to ensure visibility and compliance with safety standards.

In this case, having 50% of the LED tail lamps working meets the minimal threshold for operational integrity. While having all lights operational is ideal and increases safety, a vehicle can still pass inspection with a majority of its tail lamps functioning. Thus, if at least half—50%—are operational, it aligns with the inspection standards that prioritize maintaining a basic level of safety on the road.

The other options do not recognize this standard appropriately: the requirement for all lamps to work or for 75% functionality exceeds the necessary criteria, which has been established to allow for some flexibility, especially considering that LED lights can sometimes have lower operational failures than traditional bulbs.