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Printer-Friendly Serpentine
Purpose: The contestant is to negotiate the problem in the prescribed pattern without stopping, going out of bounds, or striking any course fixtures. Scoring: Basic score minus penalties. Penalties: 5 points - for each unauthorized stop. 15 points - for each instance of going out of bounds or striking course fixtures. 25 points - for failing to follow instructions. 50 points - if contestant is unable to complete problem, or requests a barrel fixture to be moved. Dimensions: A= Approach 50' from 90 degree turn for all. Note: if approach is from a "RIGHT TURN PROBLEM" and the first fixture is to be passed to the left add an additional 50' to 60'. W= 50' for all classes L = Straight truck - Overall length of unit. 3-axle - Length of trailer only 4-axle - Length of trailer only 5-axle - Length of trailer only Twins - 45' U = U-Turn area minimum 75' wide for all Note: If backing and reversing pattern, there must be a minimum space of one vehicle length plus 15' between the last course fixture and the course boundary. If backing and changing lanes to opposite side of last fixture there must be a minimum space of at least one and a half times the overall vehicle length between the last fixture and the course boundary. 
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