A driver has just progressed GATE 3 and is at 0 points thus far. Headed towards GATE 4 the truck takes a tumble down the hill and progresses GATE 5 and hits GATE 6.
Driver has 10 points because of course direction penalty. driver returns to gate 3-1.12 - course direction (10 pts) gates must be cleared in their intended direction and sequence. any part of the vehicle entering an un-cleared gate in the wrong direction, or driven through out of sequence will result in a 10 point penalty. the judge will stop time. the vehicle is then moved back by the driver to the previously cleared gate with the rear axle aligned to that gate. if the vehicle cannot be aligned to the gate due to course design, the judge will reposition the vehicle to the next stable location after the cleared gate. this location will be used for all drivers. once the gate is cleared and awarded progress it can be traveled in any sequence or direction.