This one is up to the states. Some states have requirements for some kind of usually annual inspection. Some places take it more seriously than others. A mechanic looks for a lot of the same stuff you list. Headlight alignment doesn’t seem to often get checked as part of that unless it’s really bad/obvious.
Some states have no inspection requirements. You can see some really, really wild things on those roads.
This one is up to the states. Some states have requirements for some kind of usually annual inspection. Some places take it more seriously than others. A mechanic looks for a lot of the same stuff you list. Headlight alignment doesn’t seem to often get checked as part of that unless it’s really bad/obvious.
Some states have no inspection requirements. You can see some really, really wild things on those roads.