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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Canada.

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True/false 17 Canada 15 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 582
What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

101. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Speed limiter.
✓ Cruise control.
Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates the cruise-control system. Cruise control can maintain a selected vehicle speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The exact indicator behaviour can vary between vehicles.

Cruise-control indicator symbol on the dashboard
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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

102. Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

Only pedestrians once they enter the road.
Only the road user without priority.
✓ Everyone using the road.
Only drivers when pedestrians have priority.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists all need to stay alert and follow the rules.

Pedestrians and traffic sharing a road crossing
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

103. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Central door locking.
Child safety lock.
Mirror adjustment.
✓ Window lock.

This control activates the window lock, which normally prevents passengers from operating their electric windows while leaving control with the driver.

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

104. Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

Whichever vehicle reaches the merge point first.
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.
The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.
✓ Traffic already travelling on the motorway.

You must adjust your speed and find a safe gap without forcing motorway traffic to brake or change direction.

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a motorway
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

105. What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

Stop where the road is narrowest and wait.
✓ Slow down and use a safe passing place if necessary.
Maintain speed and pass as closely as possible.
Drive onto the roadside without checking the surface.

Narrow mountain roads may not provide enough space for two vehicles. Reduce speed and cooperate to pass safely.

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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What should you check before starting a long journey?

106. What should you check before starting a long journey?

Only the dashboard warning lights.
Nothing if the vehicle was recently serviced.
Only the lights if you plan to drive at night.
✓ Tyres, lights, fluids, windows, mirrors, and essential equipment.

A brief vehicle check can reveal tyre damage, low fluid levels, faulty lights, or visibility problems before they cause danger. Also confirm that any spare wheel or tyre-repair equipment is available and usable.

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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When should you switch off your fog lights?

107. When should you switch off your fog lights?

When you enter a built-up area.
✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.
Only after the journey is finished.
Whenever you stop at a traffic light.

Fog lights can dazzle other road users when visibility is normal, so switch them off when conditions improve.

Fog-light control as visibility improves
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What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

108. What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

✓ Allow extra time and distance for the manoeuvre.
Follow closely before moving out to overtake.
Begin overtaking as soon as the road looks clear.
Assume the trailer will follow the same path as the vehicle.

A towing vehicle accelerates more slowly, and the trailer makes the whole vehicle combination longer. Remember to allow a much larger safe gap before overtaking and enough space to return safely to your lane.

Vehicle preparing to overtake while towing a trailer
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How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

109. How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

As close to the pump as possible, even if access is restricted.
✓ With the fuel-filler side close enough for the hose to reach safely.
Wherever there is space, regardless of the fuel-filler position.
At an angle so the rear of the vehicle is closest to the pump.

Position the vehicle so the fuel filler is close to the pump and the hose can reach without being stretched tightly across or around the vehicle. Stop within the designated refuelling area and leave enough space to use the pump safely.

Vehicle positioned beside a fuel pump
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

110. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
✓ Air recirculation.
Fresh-air ventilation.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

111. When should you fasten your seat belt?

✓ Before the vehicle starts moving.
Only when driving at high speed.
After joining traffic.
Only when traffic is heavy.

Fasten your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving and keep it fastened throughout the journey. Make sure your passengers are also safely seated and properly restrained.

Fastening a seat belt before setting off
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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

112. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

✓ To know what is happening behind you.
To check whether the road surface is slippery.
To shorten the distance needed to stop.
To check whether your brake lights are working.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

Driver checking following traffic before braking
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

113. What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

Continue driving by looking through the side window.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.
Turn sharply toward the side of the road.

The bonnet may completely obstruct your view. Avoid sudden movements, use the road markings or available gap to maintain direction, and stop safely.

Raised bonnet obstructing the driver's forward view
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

114. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Power-steering warning.
Brake-system warning.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the power-steering system. Steering assistance may be reduced or unavailable, making the steering wheel harder to turn.

Power-steering warning symbol on the dashboard
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

115. Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

True.
✓ False.

Speed limits apply at all times unless a different limit is clearly indicated.

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

116. Why is counting drinks an unreliable way to decide whether you can drive?

You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.
One drink affects every person in the same way.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.

Alcohol concentration and serving sizes vary, and factors such as body size, food, medication, and time can affect impairment.

Alcoholic drinks with different strengths and serving sizes
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What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

117. What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

Press the accelerator harder to try to free it.
Keep driving and wait for the accelerator to release.
✓ Select neutral, brake firmly, and steer to a safe stopping place.
Switch off the engine immediately before selecting neutral.

Selecting neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels. Brake firmly, maintain steering control, and switch off the engine after stopping safely.

Stuck accelerator pedal in a vehicle
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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

118. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It increases tyre pressure.
It reduces the vehicle's braking power.
It prevents the battery from charging.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

119. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

School zones are closed to normal traffic.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.
Children always have priority near schools.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

120. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

To adjust the belt height.
To lock the seat in position.
✓ To release the seat belt.
To tighten the shoulder belt.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

121. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
Cold rain quickly reduces the tyre pressure.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

122. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

✓ Apply it securely.
Leave it partly applied.
Release it completely.
Apply it only on a slope.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

123. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cruise control.
✓ Speed limiter.
Driving mode selection.
Adaptive cruise control.

The speed limiter allows the driver to set a maximum speed that the vehicle should not normally exceed while the accelerator is being used.

Vehicle speed-limiter control and symbol
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

124. What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.
Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.

Changing a wheel close to high-speed traffic is extremely dangerous. Move away from traffic and use professional assistance.

Vehicle stopped with a flat tyre on a high-speed road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

125. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Power-steering control.
✓ Steering-wheel adjustment.
Exterior mirror adjustment.
Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, the steering wheel may be moved up or down and forwards or backwards to obtain a safe and comfortable driving position.

Control for adjusting the steering-wheel position
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

126. What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.
Reverse back the way you came.
✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.
Ignore the temporary signs if your lane is still open.

Observe the temporary signs, adjust your speed, and merge safely according to the traffic situation and local rules.

Temporary traffic-lane closure ahead
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

127. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
Cruise control.
Headlight flash.
✓ Horn.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

128. What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

✓ Steering and braking may require more effort, so move to a safe place.
The vehicle will stop immediately when the engine stops.
The steering and brakes will stop working completely.
The steering will become lighter as the vehicle slows.

Power assistance may be reduced when the engine stops. Keep control, use the hazard lights if needed, and steer toward a safe stopping area.

Driver responding to an engine stall while moving
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

129. Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.
✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.

Some prescription and non-prescription medicines can intensify alcohol-related drowsiness, dizziness, poor coordination, or reduced concentration.

Alcohol and medicine as a driving-impairment risk
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What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

130. What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
Cross immediately once the driver waves you through.
Check only the lane nearest to you.
Assume traffic in the other lanes will also stop.

One driver may stop, but other vehicles may still be moving. Always check all lanes before crossing.

Driver waving a pedestrian across the road
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

131. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

On a slight slope if the parking brake is applied.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.
Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

132. What should you do if fog becomes so thick that you cannot see safely?

Continue slowly by following the road markings.
✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Use main beam and keep driving.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.

If visibility becomes dangerously poor, find a safe place to stop rather than continuing without being able to see clearly.

Dense fog obscuring the road ahead
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

133. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
Brake-pad wear warning.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.
Electronic stability control.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

134. Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

Reverse.
Neutral.
2nd gear.
✓ 1st gear.

1st gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill because it provides the greatest pulling power at low speed.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

135. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

Continue slowly until you reach a service station.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Ignore it if the engine sounds normal.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.

Low oil pressure can quickly cause severe engine damage. Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off the engine, and investigate the cause before continuing.

Oil-pressure warning illuminated on the dashboard
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

136. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low engine oil.
Low washer fluid.
✓ Low engine coolant level.
Engine overheating.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant level is low. Check the coolant level when the engine is cool and refill it with the correct coolant if necessary.

Low coolant-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

137. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.
Check the mirrors and reverse if they appear clear.
Check behind only after you start moving.
Rely on the reversing camera if one is fitted.

Before reversing, check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and other hazards. Reverse slowly and keep checking as you move.

Vehicle preparing to reverse from a driveway
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What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

138. What should you check before starting a bicycle journey?

Only the brakes if the journey is short.
✓ The brakes, tyres, lights, and steering.
Nothing if the bicycle worked properly yesterday.
Only the tyres and chain.

A basic safety check can reveal problems with the brakes, tyres, lights, or steering before they cause an accident.

Checking a bicycle before a journey
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What does this vehicle-control button operate?

139. What does this vehicle-control button operate?

The automatic start-stop system.
✓ The engine or drive system.
The hazard warning lights.
The parking brake.

The engine start/stop button is used to start or switch off the vehicle's engine or electric drive system. Starting the vehicle normally also requires the brake or clutch pedal to be pressed.

Engine start/stop button in a vehicle
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

140. What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

Stop only if you hear a train approaching.
✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
Maintain your speed if the tracks look clear.

Approach railway crossings carefully, obey any requirement to stop and any warning signals or barriers, and cross only when it is safe.

Railway crossing without barriers
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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

141. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake normally because wet roads do not affect grip.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.

Wet surfaces reduce grip and increase stopping distance. Smooth, early braking helps prevent skidding.

Cyclist braking on a wet road
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

142. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

Press the horn.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.
Leave it flashing until the next turn.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

143. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

To increase the available luggage space.
To reduce wear on the engine.
To make the steering lighter.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

144. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

145. Why should you leave space beside large vehicles when they turn?

They can turn only from the centre of the road.
They must stop before making every turn.
They always have priority while turning.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.

Large vehicles often swing wide when turning and have larger blind spots. Keep clear and do not move into the space beside them.

Large vehicle needing extra space to turn
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How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

146. How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

Loosely in the boot so it can move a little.
Loosely in the passenger area for short journeys.
✓ Securely, within load limits, without blocking visibility or lights.
Where it is easiest to reach while driving.

Unsecured or overloaded cargo can affect steering and braking, injure occupants during sudden stops, or fall into the road. It must not obstruct the driver's view or vehicle lights.

Luggage and cargo carried in a vehicle
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How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

147. How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

✓ It can increase the distance needed to stop.
It always shortens the stopping distance.
It makes the brakes respond more quickly.
It reduces the driver's reaction time.

A heavily loaded vehicle has more mass and may require additional distance to slow down or stop safely.

Loaded vehicle and the space needed for braking
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What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

148. What normally happens to cruise control when you press the brake pedal?

The selected speed increases.
✓ Cruise control is cancelled or temporarily disengaged.
The accelerator pedal locks in position.
The parking brake is applied.

Pressing the brake pedal normally cancels or temporarily disengages cruise control, returning speed control to the driver.

Brake-pedal operation to disengage cruise control
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What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

149. What does the single-wipe position of the windscreen-wiper control do?

Sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen.
Activates the rear wiper.
Runs the wipers continuously.
✓ Operates the windscreen wipers once.

The single-wipe position operates the windscreen wipers for one sweep and then stops. It is useful when only a small amount of water or spray needs to be cleared from the windscreen.

Single-wipe setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

150. What should you do with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

Use it only if the engine is running.
Leave it partly applied.
Release it completely.
✓ Apply it firmly.

When parking on a slope, apply the parking brake firmly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling. Selecting an appropriate gear or Park provides additional security.

Using the parking brake when parking on a slope
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