First, much praise to the organizers. Very impressive by everyone involved.
I just went through inspection. Very well organized.
Since this has been a topic.
The parking brake test was interesting...
I think the assumption is you have a 2nd gear start, even with automatics.
My truck doesn't. Inspector looked at my gear shifter and said there it is.
I believe most modern GM transmissions (6, 8 and 10 speeds) no longer have that option.
They have a manual mode instead but I don't think you can force 2nd gear start with it.
I mean, it would be easier to pass the test if I could start in 2nd gear...
Inspector just asked to see if the truck could hold if I let off the brake pedal in first gear.
This is a less stringent test than my state's inspection.
IMHO, nothing to be afraid of.