Decision map
What each check answers
- X-ray/search
- Look for a hidden signal before opening surfaces.
- Trunk + engine
- Treat both as separate places where illegal items may appear.
- Documents
- Compare the driver details the game exposes.
Secure the Border Vehicle Inspection Guide (2026)
Use a four-stage decision tree for the exact actions named by the game: arrival, X-ray/search, trunk and engine, then driver documents.
Medium attentionFour named checksUpdated 2026-08-10
Step-by-step
Complete the inspection tree
1
Confirm arrival
Wait for the vehicle to reach the inspection lane and keep the whole vehicle visible before selecting a response.
2
Run X-ray/search
Use the X-ray or search control when it is available. Treat it as a separate action from opening the trunk or engine.
3
Open trunk and engine
Inspect both surfaces in turn. The game description names both, so a single visual pass is not a complete checklist.
4
Read documents
Review the driver's documents and compare the visible details before deciding whether the vehicle should move on.
When something looks wrong
Open the threat guide →Branch to threat handling
Illegal items, bribes, smugglers, and raiders are separate threat signals. Do not force them into a normal inspection result.
Tool
Open inspection checklist →Mark the actions as you go
Use the checklist to record arrival, X-ray/search, trunk, engine, documents, and threat signals in a browser-local progress view.
FAQ
Inspection questions
Is X-ray enough by itself?
No. X-ray/search, trunk, engine, and driver-document checks are separate actions in the documented loop.
What should I do if the trunk and engine disagree?
Keep both observations, pause the vehicle, and use the threat route if the game shows an illegal item or suspicious signal.
Can I skip the document check for a familiar vehicle?
Do not assume familiarity is a pass. Read the documents the game presents before moving on.
Where can I track the sequence?
Use the browser-local inspection checklist; it records reviewed actions without producing an invented outcome.
Vehicle wiki →
See the named vehicle terms and unknown roster details.
Beginner guide →
Learn the first-session order.
Upgrade route →
Decide what to improve after the loop is clear.