2006 Rules

 

GUIDE FOR

NATIONAL 4-H AUTOMOTIVE CONTEST

 

 

This event is designed to provide 4-Hers of driving age with an educational activity in the 4-H Automotive Program. Participants will have an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of auto maintenance and skill of operation. Safety will be stressed throughout the contest.

This contest will include (time limits as shown):

              1. Written Examination (20 minutes)
              2. Parts Identification (5 minutes)
              3. Safety and Maintenance Inspection (5 minutes)
              4. Skill Driving Event (partially timed)

Designated judges will preside over the event and their decisions will be final.

 

Eligibility

In addition to meeting the general eligibility requirements, contestants in the Automotive Contest must also:

1.  Possess and display a valid, unlimited driver's license to drive ALONE during daytime hours.
2.  Have a driving record during the last 12 months that is free of moving violation convictions.

 

Practice Period

A period of time will be allowed before the skill driving event (not more than 4 minutes) to study the layout of the automobile controls and to acquire the "feel of the car." The contestant may not drive through any part of the contest course.

 
 

Contestant's Number _______________

 

NATIONAL 4-H AUTOMOTIVE CONTEST

Master Scorecard

 

 

 

EVENTS

SCORE

State

_____________________________

Written Exam

________

County

_____________________________

Parts Identification

________

Name

_____________________________

Safety Inspection

________

Address

_____________________________

Skill Driving

________

 

_____________________________ 

Total Penalty Points 

________

 

(Low Score Wins)

 
 

Event No. I - Written Examination

Objective: To evaluate the participants knowledge of the automobile care and safety as explained in the 4-H Automotive project manuals.

Procedure: Participants will complete a written exam of 40 questions taken from 4-H National Automotive Manuals 1, 2, 3, CO608 ("Buying Your First Car"), and CO609 ("Keys to Happy Motoring: You and the Driving Task") of the Automotive project materials.

Rules:

1.  Penalty points will be given for each wrong answer.
2.  Time limit 20 minutes.

Scoring: Questions missed _______ x 4 = Total Penalty Points _______

 

Event No. II - Parts Identification

Objective: To evaluate participants communicative skills for identifying parts.

Procedure: Participants will name 10 various parts of an engine or components tagged for identification. (5 minutes)

Scoring: Items missed _______ x 10 = Total Penalty Points _______

 

Event No. III - Safety and Maintenance Inspection

Objective: To measure the ability of the participants to detect unsafe and hazardous conditions on an automobile.

Procedure: Participants will be asked to determine approximately 10 unsafe conditions on a car. (5 minutes)

Scoring: Items missed _______ x 10 = Total Penalty Points _______

 

Event No. IV - Driving Exercise

Objective: To give participants the opportunity to demonstrate their manipulative skills in handling a motor vehicle.

Procedure: Participants will executive the four skill drills. They will be judged on safety and accuracy.

 
 
 

Scoring:

 

Penalty Points

 

Serpentine Driving

___________

 

Parallel Parking

___________

 

Alley Dock

___________

 

Front Bumper Line

___________

TOTAL PENALTY POINTS FOR SKILL DRIVING

___________

 

 

 

 

 

Contestant's Number ________________ 

Name _______________________________ 
 

 

Number Missed ________________________

 

EVENT NO. II - AUTOMOTIVE PARTS IDENTIFICATION

 

  Parts to be identified have numbers attached to them. Select the most correct part name from this list. Write the corresponding number beside the name.
 
 

______ Air Conditioner Compressor

______ Ignition Coil Wire

 ______ Air Conditioner Condenser

______ Ignition Vacuum Advance

 ______ Air Cleaner

______ Intake Manifold

 ______ Air Pump

______ Manifold Heat Control Valve

 ______ Alternator

______ Oil Filler Cap, Crankcase

 ______ Ball Joint

______ Oil Filter

 ______ Battery

______ Oil Pressure Sending Unit

 ______ Battery Cable

______ PCV Valve

 ______ Battery Terminal

______ Power Brake Unit

 ______ Brake Fluid Reservoir

______ Power Steering Hose

 ______ Brake Master Cylinder

______ Power Steering Pump

 ______ Carburetor

______ Radiator

 ______ Coolant Recovery Tank

______ Radiator Cap

 ______ Crankcase Oil Dipstick

______ Radiator Hose

 ______ Distributor

______ Shock Absorber

 ______ Electronic Ignition Module

______ Spark Plug

 ______ Emission Control Canister

______ Spark Plug Wire

 ______ Exhaust Manifold

______ Starter

 ______ Fan Belt

______ Starter Solenoid

 ______ Fan Drive Clutch 

______ Steering Gear Unit

______ Fuel Filter

______ Temperature Sending Unit

______ Fuel Line

______ Thermostat

 ______ Fuel Pump 

______ Transmission Fluid Dipstick

______ Heater, Air Conditioner Blower Motor

______ Valve Cover

 ______ Heater Hose 

______ Voltage Regulator

______ Horn

______ Windshield Washer Tank

 ______ Ignition Coil

______ Windshield Wiper Motor

 

 


 

 
 
 
 

Contestant's Number _____________________________

Name ____________________________ 

Contestant's State ________________________________

Number Missed ____________________

 

EVENT NO. III - AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION

 

List ten (10) conditions or points about the automobile that would be unsafe and/or hazardous. If you find more than 10 conditions, then continue the numbering and list them.

1.

 

2.

 

3.

 

4.

 

5.

 

6.

 

7.

 

8.

 

9.

 

10.

 


 
 
 

Contestant's Number _________________________

Name ________________________________

 

EVENT NO. IV - FRONT BUMPER LINE

 

Procedure: Contestant will drive vehicle toward a 4" painted line, whitewashed line, or taped line and stop with front bumper over the line.

Scoring:

Number Times 

 

Penalty Points 
  1. Safety belt not fastened (mark only once) 

______ 

x 5

______ 
  1. Stalled engine

______ 

x 3

______ 
  1. Rough start or severe braking

______ 

x 2

______ 
  1. Opening door for better observation

______ 

x 5

______ 
  1. Stopping or interrupting continuous speed of vehicle, where not required in course layout

______ 

x 5

______ 
  1. Front bumper under-runs or over-runs line* (to the nearest inch)

______ 

x 2

______ 
  1. Failure to set parking brake

______ 

x 5

______ 
  1. Failure to turn engine off

______ 

x 5

______ 
  1. Failure to follow instructions

______ 

x 10

______ 

TOTAL PENALTY POINTS

______

 

* Rear bumper can also be used in conjunction with front bumper by backing to the line. Measure from edge of line closest to face of bumper.

 


 
 
 

Contestant's Number _________________________

Name ________________________________

 

EVENT NO. IV - ALLEY DOCK

 

 

Procedure: Contestant will back a vehicle into a space 8' x y.

Scoring:

Number Times 

Penalty Points 
  1. Safety belt not fastened (mark only once)

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Stalled engine 

______ 

x 3 ______ 
  1. Rough start or severe braking 

______ 

x 2 ______ 
  1. Opening door for better observation 

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Car off-center in alley dock (measure from side to side to the nearest inch) 

Front 

Rear 

 

______

______

 

x 2 ______

x 2 ______ 
  1. Rear bumper more than 6" away from rear boundary (to the nearest inch)

______ 

x 1 ______ 
  1. Striking or upsetting pole 

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Failure to set parking brake 

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Stopping or interrupting continuous speed of vehicle, where not required in course layout 

______ 

x 3 ______ 
  1. Unnecessary changes in direction 

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Failure to follow instructions 

______ 

x 10 ______ 

TOTAL PENALTY POINTS 

______ 

 

 

Contestant's Number _________________________

Name ________________________________

 

EVENT NO. IV - PARALLEL PARKING

 

Procedure: Contestant will parallel park on the right side of a street. One parking space will be laid out as shown above. Drivers are allowed only one reverse and one forward movement while parking and in leaving parking space. All other changes in direction will cost the driver points. After measurements are recorded, contestant will pull out of parking space and drive to other location.

Scoring:

Number Times 

Penalty Points 
  1. Safety belt not fastened (mark only once)

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Stalled engine

______ 

x 3 ______ 
  1. Rough start or severe braking

______ 

x 2 ______ 
  1. Failure to signal

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Opening door for better observation

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Stopping or interrupting continuous speed of vehicle, where not required in course layout (stopping for pedestrians is permitted)

______ 

x 3 ______
  1. Striking or upsetting poles in front or rear of parking space

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Tire touches curb

______ 

x 3 ______ 
  1. Car off-center in parking space lengthwise (to the nearest inch)

______ 

x 1 ______ 
  1. Front tire is more than 6" away from curb (to the nearest inch)

______ 

x 1 ______ 
  1. Rear tire is more than 6" away from curb (to the nearest inch)

______ 

x 1 ______ 
  1. Extra time needed over 1 minute (1 point for 5 seconds)

______ sec.

x 1/5 ______ 
  1. Failure to set parking brake

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Change in direction above those allowed in procedure stated above

______ 

x 5 ______ 
  1. Failure to follow instructions

______ 

x 10 ______

 TOTAL PENALTY POINTS

______ 

 

  Contestant's Number _________________________

Name ________________________________

 


EVENT NO. IV - SERPENTINE DRIVING

 

 

Procedure: Contestant will drive forward through the serpentine layout passing on left side of first center pole, then back through serpentine, going on opposite sides of center poles.

Scoring:

Number Times

 

Penalty Points 
  1. Safety belt not fastened (mark only once)

______

x 5

______ 
  1. Stalled or raced engine

______

x 3

______ 
  1. Rough start or severe braking

______

x 2

______ 
  1. Opening door for better observation

______

x 5

______ 
  1. Stopping or interrupting continuous speed of vehicle, where not required in course layout

______

x 3

______ 
  1. Unnecessary changes of direction

______

x 5

______ 
  1. Stopping and backing to avoid hitting pole

______

x 3

______ 
  1. Striking or upsetting a pole

______

x 5

______ 
  1. Vehicle extends over a border line limit

______

x 5

______ 
  1. Failure to follow instructions

______

x 10

______ 

TOTAL PENALTY POINTS

______