Vehicle Design Regulations Quiz

The overall structure and layout of a vehicle, encompassing its chassis, body, and components.

The strength and rigidity of the vehicle's chassis or monocoque structure, ensuring it can withstand impact and maintain structural integrity.

Measures taken to prevent the propulsion system (e.g., engine, battery) from posing hazards, ensuring it's securely isolated from the cabin.

The driver's clear view of the surroundings through the windshield, windows, and mirrors, vital for safe driving.

Retracting belts designed to secure the occupants during a crash, reducing injury risk.

Ease and safety of entering and exiting the vehicle, including door operation, steps, and handrails.

An audible warning device used to signal other road users, conveying alerts and preventing accidents.

The mechanism enabling the driver to control the vehicle's direction, allowing precise maneuvering.

The driver must have a clear view directly ahead and 90 degrees to the left and right of the vehicle.

The tint on side windows must be light enough for people outside the vehicle to see the driver.

Each side of the vehicle must have a mirror with a minimum surface area of 2500 mm².

Alternative to rear-view mirrors, providing visibility comparable to conventional mirrors.

Rear-view devices must provide continuous video feed without significant delay.

Rear-view devices must be able to withstand rain, snow, and other weather conditions.

Rear-view devices must maintain brightness and clarity in different lighting conditions, including sunlight.

The driver's seat must have a 5-point safety harness, securely attached to the vehicle's structure.

Slack in the harness should be adjusted by using a seat belt length adjuster.

The crotch strap of the safety harness must be attached underneath the driver's body.

The vehicle must have a functional external lighting system including two front headlights, front and rear turn indicators, red rear brake lights, and red rear running lights. Each light element must be at least 25mm in dimension and symmetrically placed for visibility. The center of each headlight must be at least 300mm from the vehicle's centerline. A hazard light function is required. Innovative lighting designs are allowed if they meet functional requirements.

Each individual light element (headlight, turn signal, brake light, etc.) must have a minimum dimension of 25mm in height or width, regardless of the light's shape.

The center of each headlight unit must be at least 300mm from the center line of the vehicle.

The vehicle must have a four-disc hydraulic brake system with a single brake pedal. The brake pedal must operate the master cylinder directly or through a rigid mechanical link. Wires/cables are not allowed. Brake discs must be at least 3mm thick. Brakes must operate independently on the front and rear axles or in an X pattern. Each brake circuit must be balanced to ensure straight line braking.

The vehicle must have a parking brake that can keep the vehicle stationary on a 20 percent incline. The parking brake must be operable by the driver from their normal driving position with seatbelts on. Any removable parking brake must be secured when not in use.

The exhaust system must prevent accidental access to its components while the vehicle is stationary.

Exhaust pipes must exit the vehicle body at the rear or side only, be solid with no leaks, and be designed to withstand high temperatures.

Vehicles must meet acceptable environmental standards regarding emissions like smoke, odor, and noise levels.

This system's primary function is to disable the vehicle's propulsion system in emergency situations.

The emergency shutdown system must be resistant to component or wiring failures, primarily those causing an open circuit.

The system must shut down the ignition for gasoline or ethanol engines.

The system must interrupt either fuel or air flow to the engine.

The system must physically isolate the propulsion battery from the vehicle's electrical system, using only normally open contact relays.

The hydrogen supply circuit must have a normally closed solenoid valve for emergency shutdown.

Each mounting point for the driver's safety harness must withstand at least 200 Newtons of force in any direction to protect the driver during a collision.

All mounting points for the driver's safety harness must be easily accessible for inspection by technical personnel.

The safety belt must run in a straight line from the mounting point to the driver's shoulders.

The safety belt and its components must be specifically designed for motorsport activities, complying with FIA standards or equivalent certification.

Modifying the safety belts in any way is strictly prohibited.

Drivers, fully harnessed, must be able to exit their vehicle without assistance in less than 10 seconds.

Both doors of an Urban Concept vehicle must allow fully harnessed drivers to exit within 10 seconds.

Prototype vehicles must have a wide-enough cockpit opening to ensure easy rescue by emergency services in case of an accident.

The driver compartment must be easily openable with a single action, both from inside and outside the vehicle, using intuitive mechanisms.

A standard sticker provided by the organizers must be placed on the vehicle body to indicate the position and method of opening the driver compartment.