 Unlike in modern rallies where the object is to complete the course in as short a time as possible, competitors were set an average speed that they were expected to maintain on each stage.Points were awarded for meeting this target, the condition of the car at the end of the stage, and even for the number of occupants of each vehicle.There were also tests of driver and vehicle such as accelerating and braking challenges and "kerb driving" (driving as close as possible to the kerb without touching it).