All the teams that are involved in the amazing race are supposed to abide by the rules. It is vital to make sure that you understand the rules of the game before you commence participating. Failure to do so can lead to penalization. The position that you finish at can be negatively affected in the case you are penalized by the service provider. In regard to this game, there are many rules. The following are the most common rules that you should know.
The first rule is about the distance you are required to keep while you are in the game. Teams are required to stay at least 20 feet from the other ones. The range apart is subject to alteration depending on the game and situation. It is vital to ensure that you are near the sound and camera crew. For the transportation team, they are supposed to accommodate the camera crew.
While you are continuing with the game, you should not call your friends, family, or the acquittance. Depending on the situation that you are going through, you can be given a chance of calling your friends or family; however, this usually is one chance so you cannot contact them. If for instance there is an emergency, you are allowed to make a call. Emergency, for instance, includes when the health of one of the team member is deteriorating. The locals can provide you with the assistance unless otherwise stated. The locals who help you in the process of navigation are supposed to appear on the camera footage. It is essential that you understand the rules that relate to getting help from the locals.
Anther rule that is allowed is teamwork. There are situations that may force teams to be working together. However, some situations does not allow team working together. For example, it is not allowed when one teamwork to impede the performance of the other one. Not that you have broken the rules even the hindrance was unintentional. Some of the things that you should avoid is the alteration of the equipment for the other team or using the car that was solely designed to be used by the other team.
Do not carry money or credit cards in the competition. Also, they are prohibited from having books, guides, maps, GPS units, camera, and phones. What is necessary for the race will be provided before the game starts. Team may also be assisted to borrow phones from the locals in the case they would wish to call. If there is anything that you have acquired; you are allowed to barter or sell it.