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- 7.7.A Steering Wheel: All steering in the vehicle must be controlled by the driver with a steering wheel designed to have a continuous perimeter as outlined in Appendix A:
Appendix A:
- 7.7.B Steering Stops: The steering system must include steering stops to prevent dangerous or damaging steering travel. Steering stops cannot be held in place by friction. They must be welded, pinned or bolted in place, and placed in the steering system in way that will not create loads that will deform or scar the contacting pieces.
- 7.7.C Turning Radius: Solar cars must be able to make a U-turn in either direction, without backing up, such that any portion of the solar car that is within 200 mm of the ground remain within a 16 m wide lane. Portions of the solar car above 200 mm above ground may exceed the 16 m distance.
- 7.7.D Steering Backlash: The steering system must be designed with sufficient strength/stiffness and have minimal backlash so that the driver can always maintain good directional control of the vehicle.
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Display:
World Solar Challenge:
- 2.26.1 The following information must be provided to the driver at all times while driving:
- the speed of the solar car
- whether the direction indicators are operating
- whether the hazard lights are operating
- energy storage system warnings
- electronic rear vision images (if fitted).