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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Master Class

RaceCar's laps attribute, any instance of RaceCar that doesn't have laps set explicitly will have its value changed, too

im struggling heavy out here

racecar.py
class RaceCar: 
    laps = 0

    def __init__(self, color, fuel_remaining, laps = 10, **kwargs):
        self.color = color
        self.laps = laps
        self.fuel_remaining = fuel_remaining

        for key, value in kwargs.items():
            setattr(self, key, value) 

    def run_lap(self, length):
        self.fuel_remaining = self.fuel_remaining - (length * 0.125)
        self.laps = self.laps + 1


red_car = RaceCar("red", 50, 0):
RaceCar.laps = 10
red_car.laps = 10    

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

Hey Kennedy Malonga you're really close!

  • the laps default should be 0 not 10
  • the last three lines (outside the class definition) are throwing off the checker. Remove them.

Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!!