FIELD TEST COURSE OBSTACLES
Sample layout can be viewed here. Please note that the order and placement of the obstacles is only an example. Also the Serpentine obstacle is forward only.
Below are the obstacles that we will be using. Please note that the Diminishing Clearance and Straight Line obstacles are being replaced by the Scale and Parallel Parking obstacles.
Scale and Parallel Parking obstacle explanations and scoring are now posted.
For All Classes |
For Train Class |
The Committee and the Course Marshalls reserve the right to use any or all obstacles in any order.
1. (A) ALLEY DOCK- TO BE COMPLETED BY STRAIGHT TRUCK AND TRACTOR TRAILER COMPETITORS
How It's Done: Barricades define the sidewalls and the dock. If possible, the alley should be at least 20 feet long. It is done against a forty- (40) foot “roadway”, which is also defined by markers or barricades. This station is to be approached from the left side of the vehicle, not the blind side.
TWO (2) PULL-UPS ARE PERMITTED WITHOUT LOSS OF POINTS.
Points will be deducted for any further pull-ups.
The driver may lean out the left window while backing but may not otherwise deviate from the prescribed driving position, or open any door. If a contestant contacts any barricades or runs over any marker, the Judges will blow one (1) long whistle blast to stop the contestant to realign the vehicle.
Contestant must stop the vehicle within six (6) inches of the dock, and will be required to apply the parking brakes prior to sounding horn for measurement with one (1) short horn blasts. The Timer will stop timing when the signal is heard, and will resume timing when the Judges signal completion of measurements.
Note to Judges: Judges will not take a measurement until the parking brake is applied. If the driver does not signal for measurement, the procedure outlined under "GENERAL RULES - TIMING" will be followed.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop (forward stop 5 points, backward stop 5 points) |
| 5 Points | Failure to sound horn for measurement |
| 10 Points | Each instance of bumping or scraping any barricade or running over street marker |
| 15 Points | Each contact with barrier that requires Judge to stop contestant for realignment. |
| 10 Points | Each instance of realigning MORE THAN TWICE when entering or leaving the Alley Dock |
| 10 Points | Opening door or deviating from prescribed driving position |
| 15 Points | Failure to apply brakes before sounding horn for measurement |
| 50 Points | For hitting the forward wall. |
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PARKED POSITION: Must be 0 - 6 inches from dock platform. Deductions as follows: |
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| 1 Points | per inch Parked position more than 6 and up to 24 inches from end wall |
| 50 Points | Parked position more than 24 inches from end wall |
| 50 Points | Moving end wall more than 6 inches |
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1.(B)LOADING DOCKTO BE COMPLETED BY TRAIN COMPETITORS
How it's done: Barriers define the sidewalls and the dock. The contestant must back up to the dock. This station is to be approached from the left side of the vehicle.
Three (3) pull-ups are permitted without loss of points.
The driver may lean out the left window while backing but may not otherwise deviate from the prescribed driving position, or open any door.
If a contestant contacts any barrier or runs over any marker, the Judge will blow one (1) long whistle blast to stop the contestant to realign the vehicle.
Contestant must stop vehicle within twelve 12 inches of the dock and within thirty six (36) inches of the left side wall and then signal readiness for measurement with one (1) short horn blast.
Measurement will be taken at three (3) locations; the outside tire of the last tractor axle, the outside tire of the last axle of the first trailer and the outside tire of the last axle of the second trailer. Points will de deducted for each measurement that will exceed the thirty six (36) inches.
The timer will stop timing when the signal is heard, and will resume timing when the judge signals completion of measurements. If the driver does not signal for measurement, the procedure outlined under "GENERAL RULES - TIMING" will be followed.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop (forward stop 5 points, backward stop 5 points) |
| 5 Points | Failure to sound horn for measurement |
| 10 Points | Each instance of bumping or scraping any barricade or running over street marker |
| 15 Points | Each contact with barrier that requires Judge to stop contestant for realignment. |
| 10 Points | Each instance of realigning MORE THAN TWICE when entering or leaving the Alley Dock |
| 10 Points | Opening door or deviating from prescribed driving position |
| 15 Points | Failure to apply brakes before sounding horn for measurement |
| 50 Points | For hitting the forward wall. |
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PARKED POSITION: Must be 0 - 6 inches from dock platform. Deductions as follows: |
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| 1 Points | per inch Parked position more than 6 and up to 24 inches from end wall |
| 50 Points | Parked position more than 24 inches from end wall |
| 50 Points | Moving end wall more than 6 inches |
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2.(A)SERPENTINE TEST-TO COMPLETED BY STRAIGHT TRUCK AND TRACTOR TRAILER COMPETITORS
How it's done: Three (3) drums are set up in a parallel row. Distances between the drums will vary according to the length of the vehicle being used.
The contestant drives FORWARD through the drums, passing the drums, first on one side of the truck, then the other, then the first side of the truck. Direction determined by Course Marshall.
If the contestant contacts any drum, or runs over any course marker, theJudge will blow one (1) long whistle blast to stop the contestant. Contestant will realign the vehicle and continue.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop (forward stop 5 points, backward stop 5 points) |
| 10 Points | Each instance of bumping or scraping a barrel, or running over marker lines |
| 15 Points | Knocking over a barrel or each contact requiring Judge to stop contestant to realign vehicle |
| 50 Points | Passing out of sequence |
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2.(B)CLOVERLEAF TEST-TO BE COMPLETED BY TRACTOR TRAIN COMPETITORS
How it's done: Four (4) drums are set up in a square. Distance between the drums will vary according to the length of the vehicle being used. The outside perimeter is also defined by markers. The driver must negotiate the vehicle around all four (4) drums in a continuous forward motion. No stops are permitted. If the contestant contacts any drum or runs over any course marker, the Judge will blow one (1) long whistle blast to stop the contestant. The contestant will realign the vehicle and continue.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop (forward stop 5 points, backward stop 5 points) |
| 10 Points | Each instance of bumping or scraping a barrel, or running over marker lines |
| 15 Points | Knocking over a barrel or each contact requiring Judge to stop contestant to realign vehicle |
| 50 Points | Passing out of sequence |
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3.OFFSET ALLEY -TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL COMPETITORS
How it's done: Barricades define the two (2) alleys. The distance between the two- (2) alleys is determined by the length of the vehicle used. The second alley will be offset by the full width of the vehicle, and may be offset to either side. If a contestant contacts any barricade or runs over any marker, the Judges will blow one (1) long whistle blast to stop the contestant to realign thevehicle.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop (forward stop 5 points, backward stop 5 points) |
| 10 Points | Each instance of bumping or scraping barricades |
| 15 Points | Each contact requiring Judge to stop contestant to realign vehicle |
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4.RIGHT ANGLE TURN -TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL COMPETITORS
How it's done: The curb, street and stop line are all marked. An obstacle representing a parked car is placed ahead of the stop line. The contestant must pull around the parked car and then approach the stop line with the RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED. The signal must be on before the driver comes to a complete stop. Once the vehicle stops, it may not be moved again until the Judge's signal to do so is given. The competitor must stop the vehicle within two (2) feet of the stop line and within four (4) feet of the curb marker. The competitor must apply the parking brake prior to the signal for measurement with one (1) short horn blast. The timer will stop timing.
If the driver does not signal for measurement, the procedure outlined under “GENERAL RULES - TIMING’ will be followed
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Measurements: |
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| 1. | Front bumper of vehicle to stop line |
| 2. | Front axle of power unit to curb |
| 3A. | Rear axle of truck or trailer to curb |
| 3B. | Trains - Rear axle of LEAD TRAILER to curb |
Note to Judges: Judges will not take a measurement until the parking brake is applied When measurements are completed, Judges will give two (2) short whistle blasts to indicate that the driver may proceed. The driver must complete the right turn without driving over the curb marker, then continue on to the next station. Timer will resume timing when the signal is given.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Failure to activate turn signal at the right turn sign |
| 5 Points | Failure to sound horn for measurement |
| 5 Points | Each stop (forward stop 5 points, backward stop 5 points) |
| 10 Points | Running over curb marker or hitting street marker |
| 15 Points | Each contact requiring Judge to stop contestant to realign vehicle |
| 15 Points | Failure to apply brakes before sounding horn for measurement |
| 50 Points | Overshooting Stop Line |
| 50 Points | Backing away from Stop Line |
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PARKED POSITION: Must be within 24 inches from the stop line and 48 inches of the curb marker. Deductions as follows: |
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| 1 Point per inch | Measurement from stop line to center of bumper, minus 24" |
| 1 Point per inch | Measurement from curb to front axle of unit, minus 48" |
| 1 Point per inch | Measurement from curb to rear axle of unit,, minus 48" |
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(Trains - measured to rear axle of lead trailers) |
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5a.STRAIGHT LINE-TO BE COMPETED BY TRAIN CONTESTANTS
How it's done: Five (5) pairs of markers are placed in straight rows to form a path six (6) inches wider than a set of duals on the truck used. Distance between each pair of markers is 18 - 25 feet. The right wheels must travel the path without striking or moving any marker with any wheel. The vehicle must be operated in a continuous forward motion. The driver must remain in a normal driving position behind the wheel. The contestant may not stop when approaching the course station unless specifically instructed to do so prior to the competition. Judges WILL NOT stop contestant for touching markers.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop |
| 10 Points | Each time a marker is hit |
| 50 Points | Straddling markers, or right wheels not between markers |
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5.PARALLEL PARKING -TO BE COMPETED BY ALL CONTESTANTS EXCEPT TRAIN
How it's done. The driver shall bring the vehicle(s) past the parking space and position himself/herself within the marked confines of the street prior to parking. The driver shall then back into the confined parking area putting the entire straight truck in between the barriers; semi trailer units will jackknife the trailer in between the barriers. The object is to position the unit within 6" of the curb throughout the length of the van body. The unit(s) must be within the parallel park space signified by the 10-foot barriers. The contestant must apply the brakes and then sound the horn for measurement. The contestant is allowed two penalty-free pull-ups to get in or out in any combination.
Measuring:
Straight Truck: measure front and rear corners of body.
Trailer classes: measure rear reflector or signified mark and front corner reflector or signified mark (on van body) or comparable point on specialized trailers.
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SCORING: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop. |
| 5 Points | Failure to sound horn for measurement. |
| 10 Points | Each instance of bumping or scraping any barricades or running over street marker. |
| 10 Points | Each instance of realigning more than two (2) times when entering or leaving. |
| 10 Points | Opening the door or deviating from the prescribed driving position. |
| 15 Points | Each contact with a barrier that requires the judge to stop contestant for realignment. |
| 15 Points | Not wearing a seatbelt (except for backing into the obstacle ) |
| 15 Points | Failure to apply brakes before sounding horn for measurement. |
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PARKED POSITION: |
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| 1 Point per inch | Parked position more than 6" and up to 18" from the curb on either measurement. (Round off to the nearest inch) |
| 50 Points | Over 18" from curb on either measurement. |
| 50 Points | Body of truck or semi-trailer parked on or over curb./td> |
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6.SCALE-TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL CONTESTANTS
How it's done., A 36 inch by 48 inch pad will be placed on the course circuit. The pad will be marked with a line through the center. The driver's objective will be to locate the center of the rearmost curbside wheel on the center of the line. The center of the wheel will be marked prior to the start of the competition. The procedure.. The contestant must drive the vehicle across the scale stopping the rearmost wheel at the center of the line. The driver will signal for a measurement by applying the parking brake and sounding the horn. No further movement is permitted. The driver must remain inside the vehicle in the prescribed driving position and may not lean out any window or open any door. Points will be deducted for more than one stop. Points are deducted based on the distance away from the ideal position on the scale pad. The ideal position is where the stop line and the center line intersect.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 2 Points | Each jerky movement |
| 5 Points | Each stop before final measurement |
| 5 Points | Failure to sound horn for measurement |
| 10 Points | Movement from the prescribed driving position |
| 15 Points | Failure to apply park brake before signaling for measurement |
| 50 Points | For stopping with rear wheels not touching the scale |
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PARKED POSITION: The rear most wheel must be stopped where the lines as indicated above intersect for a perfect score. Deductions as follows |
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| 2 points per inch for each inch away from the center line | |
| 5 points for stopping more than 6" and up to 12" from the stop | |
| 10 points for stopping more than 12" and up to 18" from the stop line | |
| 15 points for stopping more than 18" and up to 24" from the stop line | |
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7.STOP LINE -TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL CONTESTANTS
How it's done: This test usually follows the Diminishing Clearance Test. The Stop Line is twelve (12) feet long and four (4) inches wide. The contestant must stop the vehicle within six (6) inches of the Stop Line, but not beyond it. When the contestant has stopped the vehicle, he/she will be required to apply the parking brakes prior to sounding horn with one (1) short horn blast to signal readiness for measurement. Once stopped, NO FURTHER MOVEMENTOF THE VEHICLE is permitted.
Note to Judges: Judges will not take a measurement until the parking brake is applied. Measurement will be taken from the leading edge of the stop line to the centre of the vehicle. The contestant must remain in normal driving position behind the wheel and MAY NOT lean out any window. If the contestant stops the vehicle between the previous obstacle and the Stop Line, the Judge will immediately blow one (1) long whistle blast. NO FURTHER MOVEMENT IS PERMITTED. Measurements will be taken from this point and scored accordingly.
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SCORING: Maximum 50 points. Deductions as follows: |
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| 5 Points | Failure to sound horn for measurement |
| 15 Points | Failure to apply brakes before sounding horn for measurement |
| 50 Points | Overshooting Stop Line |
| 50 Points | ANY MOVEMENT of vehicle after stopping at Stop Line for measurement |
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PROFESSIONAL DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP SCORE SHEET SUMMARY
| Entry / Exit Three Point Contact | 50 points |
| Written Examination | 50 points |
| Pre-Trip Inspection Test | 50 points |
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Field Tests: |
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| Alley Dock / Loading Dock | 50 points |
| Serpentine / Cloverleaf | 50 points |
| Offset Alley | 50 points |
| Right Angle Turn | 50 points |
| Parallel Park or Straight Line | 50 points |
| Scale | 50 points |
| Stop Line | 50 points |
| Time | 50 points |
| Total Possible Points | 500 points |
No points are AWARDED for Time, but up to 50 points may be DEDUCTED for exceeding the Official Time. Refer to Rule #9 of General Rules and Procedures, Field Test Course.
The Course Judges scores each field test. In addition to point deductions for errors made while negotiating course stations, points MAY BE DEDUCTED from a contestant's total score for the following violations:
| Negotiating course stations out of sequence | Maximum point value of missed station(s) |
| Failure to maintain normal driving position (each instance) (see Rule #2) | Between stations, or if not stated for a particular station, 5 points |
| Looking out left window while vehicle is in forward motion (each instance) (see rule #2) | Between stations, or if not stated for a particular station, 5 points |
| Non-professional driving (each instance) (see rule #3) | 5 points |
| Contacting any markers, barriers, etc between course stations, causing Judge to stop contestant to realign vehicle | 15 points |
| Stopping between course stations of driver’s own accord | 5 points |