Six questions about the 10 week safety inspections that every Section 19 Permit holder can answer.

As part of your Section 19 Permit, you are required to have an inspection on your minibus every 10 weeks. How much do you know about the 10 week inspection?

Quiz Questions

1.
When did the government change its advice from 12 week inspections to 10 week inspections?
- A.
  Start of 2018
- B.
  End of 2017
- C.
  Middle of 2017
- D.
  Start of 2017
2.
How old does a minibus need to be to require 6 week inspections?
- A.
  Over 15 years
- B.
  Over 12 years
- C.
  Over 10 years
- D.
  Over 8 years
3.
Who can conduct a safety inspection?
- A.
  A qualified mechanic
- B.
  The qualified mechanic that completes the vehicle's MOT
- C.
  The School Transport Manager
- D.
  Anyone
4.
Ideally, how far in advance should a safety inspection be planned?
- A.
  1 month
- B.
  3 months
- C.
  6 months
- D.
  1 year
5.
For how long should records of vehicle inspections be kept?
- A.
  6 months
- B.
  12 months
- C.
  15 months
- D.
  24 months
6.
True or false? If you lease or hire your school transport vehicle, your provider is responsible for vehicle safety.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False

Quiz Outcomes

1.
How confident were you in your knowledge of the 10 week inspections?
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It's a legal requirement under the Section 19 Permit that vehicles have regular safety inspections, every 10 weeks for vehicles under 12 years old. Do you need a refresher? Click on the green button to read our blog on 10 week safety inspections which includes again the links to government advice on maintaining road worthiness and Section 19 Permits.