When performing an appraisal, the vehicle should be inspected:

Inspecting the vehicle from the front to the rear is the correct approach during an appraisal. This method allows the appraiser to assess the vehicle systematically and comprehensively, starting from the front where most collisions commonly cause visible damage. By doing so, the appraiser can more easily identify any impact-related damages, misalignments, or alterations that may occur as a result of an accident.

Additionally, inspecting the vehicle in this manner helps ensure that nothing is overlooked as the appraiser moves from the rigidly structured front, which typically houses essential components like the engine and radiator, to the rear, concluding the evaluation. This front-to-rear approach also mirrors the natural flow of how an accident may affect a vehicle's structure.

The other options don't provide a systematic approach to assessing the vehicle. For instance, starting from the rear may cause vital damage in the front to be missed, and beginning at the point of impact could neglect examining other areas of the vehicle that may have sustained damage due to the collision. Thus, performing the appraisal from front to rear establishes a logical, thorough inspection process.