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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Master Class

Posted by Dustin Jasmin
Dustin Jasmin
3,156 Points

Master Class Challenge Task 2 of 3

I don't understand what's wrong with my code. May anyone assist me?

racecar.py 
class RaceCar:
    def __init__(self, color, fuel_remaining, **kwargs, laps = 0):
        self.color = color
        self.fuel_remaining = fuel_remaining
        self.laps = laps


        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 += 1

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,995 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,995 Points

Three issues stand out at first glance:

  • "laps" should always be set to 0 on a new instance
  • the "laps" value should not be one of the initialization parameters
  • there's a stray apostrophe (') character at the end of the line with "setattr"