ASC 2016 Regulations Quiz

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ASC 2016 Regulations Quiz

Test your knowledge on the ASC 2016 regulations with this engaging quiz! Whether you're a participant, supporter or simply curious about the rules that govern solar car racing, this quiz is designed for you.

Challenge yourself with questions covering:

  • Safety protocols
  • Race qualifications
  • Technical specifications
  • Performance standards
21 Questions5 MinutesCreated by DrivingSolar7
In which car does the safety officer need to ride in during ASC?
Chase Car
Chase or Lead Car
Lead Car
Doesn’t matter, so long as they are in one of the 4 main cars
What are the standard Raycing hours during ASC?
9am - 6pm
9am - 5pm
8:30 am - 6 pm
8 am - 5 pm
What determines the starting order of teams at the beginning of the first day of ASC?
Total number of laps, with tiebreaker of most laps on the first day
Total number of laps, with tiebreaker of most laps on the last day
Fastest Lap, with Tiebreaker of total number of laps
Total number of laps, with tiebreaker of fastest lap
What time do teams need to be in position at the starting line at the beginning of the racing day for ASC?
8:45 am
8:30 am
7:45 am
8:00 am
What are the impound times for batteries during ASC?
7pm - 7 am
7pm - 8 am
8pm - 7 am
9pm - 7am
What is the maximum speed limit that solar cars can go on during the race?
65 mph
100 kph
70 mph
Whatever the maximum speed limit is on the road (i.e. No overall limit)
What is the time penalty that is assessed for failure to allow other traffic to pass?
15 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
What are the required laps for ASC qualification in FSGP?
330 km in one day, or 495 km over 2 days
300 km in one day, or 450 over 2 days
200 miles in one day, or 300 miles in 2 days
325 km in one day, or 500 km over 2 days
To what weight is each driver ballasted up to?
180 lbs
85 kg
80 kg
175 lbs
How fast does the solar car driver need to be able to egress from the driver cockpit?
10 seconds primary, 15 seconds secondary
8 seconds primary, 14 seconds secondary
10 seconds both sides
15 seconds both sides
What is the maximum number of ballast bags the solar car can have in at any one time while racing?
1
2
3
No limit, but for practical purposes ASC asks that you limit to 3
How many lanyards for array attachment must there be on the solar car?
0
1 anywhere
2 front and back
2 left and right
What is the minimum grade of bolt for critical areas?
SAE Grade 3
SAE Grade 5
SAE Grade 8
Exceeding SAE Grade 8
Exposed connections exceeding ___ volts must be labeled with“High Voltage” lettering
32 volts
50 volts
100 volts
24 volts
What is the required decibel range of the horn?
80 and 110 dB
75 and 102 dB
Greater than 78 dB (no upper limit)
70 and 100 dB
What is the maximum allowable weight of Lithium Ion batteries?
No weight limit, but limited to 420 individual cells
18 kg
25 kg
20 kg
What braking performance must be achieved to pass the dynamic portion of scrutineering?
.5g negative acceleration on wet pavement
.5g negative acceleration on dry pavement
4.72 m/s2 negative acceleration on wet pavement
4 m/s2 negative acceleration on wet pavement
How many cones need to be in the caravan vehicles during the race according to race rules?
4
5
6
3
How much time are teams given to impound their batteries after crossing the finish line of a stage?
20 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
What is the typical stopping time at a race checkpoint?
45 minutes
1 hr
30 minutes
1.5 hours
What are the time intervals that teams are released at the beginning of stages?
1 minute
3 minutes
5 minutes
7 minutes
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