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Printer-Friendly Side Stop/Curb Stop


Purpose:
This problem requires the driver to stop the unit with the designated side of the designated trailer close to a des­ignated curb line, and as parallel as possible to the cur­b line, without touching the curb line. A "qualifying zone" may be used in this problem. The driver is allowed only one stop. No portion of the unit may extend over the curb line.

Scoring:
Position score minus penalties.

Measurements:
Two measurements are taken at the same time from the street side edge of the curb line to the side of the unit at both the front and rear side markers, trailer corners, or other designat­ed spot. A designated spot is normally used when the curb line is shorter than the unit. The FURTHEST (lowest) of the two scores counts. The driver shall blow horn when ready for measurement. If using a "qualifying zone" the entire tailboard must be inside the zone to receive a score.

Penalties:
50 points - failing to blow horn.
15 points - each instance of striking a course fixture other than the curb line.
25 points - failing to maintain a normal driving posi­tion - see page 9.
25 points - failing to follow instructions.
50 points - stopping and moving before being measured.
50 points - touching curb line.
50 points - going out of bounds.

Dimensions:
L =30' to maximum length of vehicle
D= Qualifying zone depth = 24"
W= Qualifying zone width = 48"