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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 Right-of-way rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 582
Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

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

Only pedestrians once they enter the road.
✓ Everyone using the road.
Only the person who creates the danger.
Only drivers when pedestrians have the right-of-way.

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 should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

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

✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Stop only if you hear a train approaching.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.

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

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

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.
Apply the parking brake sharply while moving.

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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

104. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Low engine coolant level.
Low washer fluid.
Low tire pressure.
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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Which gear is normally used when starting from a standstill?

105. Which gear is normally used when starting from a standstill?

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

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

Manual gearshift lever and gear-selection pattern
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

106. 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 do about a flat tire on a high-speed road?

107. What should you do about a flat tire on a high-speed road?

Drive slowly on the damaged tire to the next exit.
Repair the tire beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Stop immediately and change the tire where you are.

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

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

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

✓ Securely, within load limits, without blocking visibility or lights.
Where it is easiest to reach while driving.
Anywhere, as long as the vehicle is not overloaded.
Loosely in the trunk so it can move a little.

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

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

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

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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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

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

Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
As close to moving traffic as possible to keep off the verge.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.

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 expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

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

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

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

112. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air conditioning.
Rear window defroster.
✓ 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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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

113. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Power-steering warning.
Electronic stability control.
Charging-system warning.
Brake-system warning.

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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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

114. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

To check whether the road surface is slippery.
To decide which gear to use while slowing down.
To check whether your brake lights are working.
✓ To know what is happening behind you.

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 with the parking brake when parking on a slope?

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

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

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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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

116. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Keep your speed and pass as close as possible.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.

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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

117. 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 with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

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

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

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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When should you switch off your fog lights?

119. When should you switch off your fog lights?

Only after the journey is finished.
Never, because they always improve visibility.
Whenever you stop at a traffic signal.
✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.

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 check before starting a bicycle journey?

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

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

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

Checking a bicycle before a journey
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How should you position your vehicle beside a fuel pump?

121. 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.
At an angle so the rear of the vehicle is closest to the pump.
With the fuel hose stretched tightly across the vehicle.

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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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

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

To make the steering lighter.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To reduce wear on the engine.
To reduce fuel consumption.

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

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

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

Assume traffic in the other lanes will also stop.
Watch the stopped driver instead of the other traffic.
Check only the lane nearest to you.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.

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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Who normally has the right-of-way when you enter a freeway from an entry lane?

124. Who normally has the right-of-way when you enter a freeway from an entry lane?

Traffic entering from the entry lane.
✓ Traffic already travelling on the freeway.
The vehicle closest to the end of the entry lane.
The vehicle travelling at the higher speed.

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

Vehicle entering beside traffic already on a freeway
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

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

Follow construction vehicles through the closed lane.
Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.
Reverse back the way you came.
✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.

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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When should you fasten your seat belt?

126. When should you fasten your seat belt?

✓ Before the vehicle starts moving.
Only on long journeys.
Only when traffic is heavy.
After joining traffic.

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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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

127. 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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What should you do if the hood suddenly opens while you are driving?

128. What should you do if the hood suddenly opens while you are driving?

Accelerate briefly to try to close the hood.
Brake hard immediately, even if traffic is behind you.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.
Turn sharply toward the side of the road.

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

Raised hood obstructing the driver's forward view
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How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

129. How can a heavy load affect stopping distance?

It makes the brakes respond more quickly.
It reduces the driver's reaction time.
It affects stopping distance only on steep roads.
✓ It can increase the distance needed to stop.

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

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

The first rain makes the road surface softer.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.
Cold rain quickly reduces the tire pressure.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

131. 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 power windows while leaving control with the driver.

Lock switch for passenger window controls
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What does the single-wipe position of the windshield-wiper control do?

132. What does the single-wipe position of the windshield-wiper control do?

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

The single-wipe position operates the windshield 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 windshield.

Single-wipe setting on the windshield-wiper control
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

133. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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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How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

134. How should cyclists brake on a wet road?

✓ Brake earlier and more gradually than usual.
Brake later and more firmly than usual.
Brake sharply once you are close to stopping.
Use only one brake to avoid skidding.

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

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

✓ Cruise control is cancelled or temporarily disengaged.
The selected speed increases.
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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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

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

It makes the steering wheel harder to turn.
It reduces the vehicle's braking power.
It prevents the battery from charging.
✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.

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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What should you do if a turn signal does not cancel after a turn?

137. What should you do if a turn signal does not cancel after a turn?

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

Turn signals often cancel automatically after a turn, but if a turn signal remains on, return the turn signal control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the turn signal stalk to its neutral position
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

138. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Power-steering control.
Cruise control.
✓ Steering-wheel 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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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

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

Children always have the right-of-way near schools.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.

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

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

Follow the vehicle ahead closely for guidance.
Continue slowly by following the pavement markings.
✓ Slow down and stop in a safe location away from traffic if necessary.
Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

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

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

They can turn only from the centre of the road.
They always turn more slowly than cars.
✓ They may need extra room to complete the turn.
They always have the right-of-way while turning.

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

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

The number of drinks matters more than their strength.
Food makes each drink count as less alcohol.
✓ Drink strength, serving size, and individual effects can vary.
You can judge your alcohol level by how sober you feel.

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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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

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

✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.
Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.
Alcohol leaves the body faster when taking medicine.

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 check before starting a long journey?

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

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

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

Vehicle safety checks before a long journey
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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

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

Increase the engine speed until the light goes out.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.
Ignore it if the engine sounds normal.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.

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 vehicle-control button operate?

146. What does this vehicle-control button operate?

✓ The engine or drive system.
The hazard warning lights.
The central locking system.
The automatic start-stop system.

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 before passing while towing a trailer?

147. What should you do before passing while towing a trailer?

Begin passing as soon as the road looks clear.
✓ Allow extra time and distance for the manoeuvre.
Assume the trailer will follow the same path as the vehicle.
Accelerate sharply once you move into the other lane.

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

Vehicle preparing to pass while towing a trailer
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

148. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Electronic stability control.
Low tire pressure.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.

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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What should you do before backing up your vehicle?

149. What should you do before backing up your vehicle?

Rely on the backup camera if one is fitted.
Sound the horn before backing up and proceed.
Check behind only after you start moving.
✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.

Before backing up, 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 do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

150. 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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