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United Kingdom
True/false 17 United Kingdom 32 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 599
Which side do people drive on in United Kingdom?

1. Which side do people drive on in United Kingdom?

Right-hand side.
✓ Left-hand side.

Traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road in United Kingdom.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

2. What should you do if an EV charging connector will not release from the vehicle?

✓ Stop the charging session, unlock the vehicle, and follow the instructions.
Drive forwards slowly until the connector releases.
Pull the connector out as hard as possible.
Use a tool to prise the connector from the charging port.

Charging connectors may remain locked while charging or until the vehicle is unlocked. Stop the charging session and follow the vehicle or charger's release procedure. Never force the connector; if it remains stuck, seek appropriate assistance.

Charging connector attached to an electric vehicle
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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

3. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.
Roads with freshly painted road markings.
Roads exposed to strong sunlight.
Roads with loose chippings.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

4. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Hold it in the turned position.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

5. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

To allow the child to sit closer to the window.
To prevent the vehicle from braking suddenly.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
To make the seat belt more comfortable.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

6. What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

✓ Increase or decrease the selected cruising speed.
Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
Change the transmission gear.
Apply or release the parking brake.

When cruise control is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected cruising speed. The amount of each adjustment can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the cruising speed
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

7. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Engine-management warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

8. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Cabin temperature adjustment.
✓ Airflow direction.
Air conditioning.
Cabin fan speed.

This control selects the direction of the ventilation airflow, such as towards the face, feet or windscreen.

Control for directing cabin ventilation airflow
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What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

9. What does the resume function of cruise control normally do?

✓ Returns the vehicle to the previously set cruising speed.
Applies the brakes automatically.
Sets the vehicle's current speed as a new limit.
Switches cruise control off completely.

The resume function normally returns the vehicle to the previously set cruise-control speed after the system has been temporarily disengaged. The driver should use it only when traffic and road conditions are suitable.

RES button for resuming the stored cruising speed
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

10. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Keep your speed and pass as close as possible.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.

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 should you do first after a collision?

11. What should you do first after a collision?

Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.
✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Continue driving if the vehicles can still move.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.

Stop the vehicle, warn other traffic where appropriate, assess immediate danger and injuries, and contact the emergency services when needed. Exchange any details required by local law.

Vehicles stopped after a road collision
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Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

12. Should the side stand be fully raised before riding a motorcycle?

✓ Yes, a lowered stand could catch the road and affect control.
Yes, but only when carrying a passenger.
No, it can remain down when riding slowly.
No, it only needs to be raised on motorways.

The side stand should be fully raised before riding. If it remains down, it may strike the road surface, particularly when turning, and could cause the rider to lose control.

Motorcycle side stand and pre-ride checks
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

13. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.
Open the windows to improve aerodynamics.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
Increase speed so the vehicle is less affected by gusts.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

14. What should you check before beginning a journey in severe winter weather?

✓ The weather, road conditions, tyres, fuel or charge, and emergency supplies.
Only whether you have enough fuel or charge.
Nothing extra if the vehicle has winter tyres.
Check whether other vehicles are using the roads.

Check whether the journey is necessary and prepare for delays or changing conditions. Suitable tyres, sufficient fuel or charge, warm clothing, and basic emergency supplies may be important.

Preparing a vehicle for a winter journey
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in United Kingdom?

15. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in United Kingdom?

✓ No.
Yes.

Cars in United Kingdom are not generally required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

16. Why should you hold the steering wheel firmly during strong gusts?

✓ To maintain control if the vehicle is pushed.
To improve tyre grip.
To keep the suspension level.
To reduce braking distance.

A firm but relaxed grip helps you respond safely to sudden changes caused by wind.

Driver holding the steering wheel during strong gusts
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

17. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
✓ Rear window wiper.
Front windscreen demister.
Windscreen wiper.

This symbol controls the rear window wiper. Depending on the vehicle, the same control may also operate the rear-window washer.

Rear-window wiper control and symbol
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How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

18. How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

✓ Securely and evenly, without affecting balance or control.
Loosely strapped so it can move with the motorcycle.
As high as possible so it stays away from the wheels.
Hanging from the handlebars if the luggage is light.

Motorcycle luggage should be securely fastened and sensibly distributed. A loose, uneven or badly positioned load can affect balance, steering and braking, or become caught in moving parts.

Luggage carried on a motorcycle
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What should you do if the bonnet suddenly opens while you are driving?

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

Accelerate briefly to try to close the bonnet.
Continue driving by looking through the side window.
Turn sharply toward the side of the road.
✓ Look through any available gap, slow down smoothly, and stop safely.

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 should you do if the vehicle consistently pulls to one side?

20. What should you do if the vehicle consistently pulls to one side?

Keep driving and correct the steering as needed.
Reduce pressure in the tyre on the opposite side.
✓ Check the tyre pressures and have the steering, alignment, and brakes inspected.
Ignore it if the tyres appear normal.

Persistent pulling can be caused by incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, suspension wear, or a braking fault. It should not be ignored.

Vehicle pulling to one side while travelling
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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

21. How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

Get out immediately without checking for traffic.
Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.
✓ Use the door furthest from moving traffic when it is safe to do so.
Walk around the vehicle on the traffic side.

Leaving through the side away from traffic reduces the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle.

Leaving a broken-down vehicle away from passing traffic
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What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

22. What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

The following distance.
✓ The selected maximum speed.
The engine idle speed.
The transmission gear.

When the speed limiter is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected maximum speed. The exact adjustment steps can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the speed limiter
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Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

23. Why is it dangerous to cross between parked cars?

You cannot hear approaching traffic between cars.
Pedestrians lose priority when crossing between cars.
Traffic always moves faster beside parked cars.
✓ Drivers may not see you or expect you to cross.

Parked vehicles can block the view between pedestrians and drivers. This makes it harder to see approaching traffic and harder for drivers to see you.

Pedestrian crossing between parked cars
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

24. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.
It reduces the effect of crosswinds.
✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

25. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.
Look briefly at the headlights to judge their position.
Move closer to the centre of the road for a clearer view.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

26. What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

To release the seat belt from the buckle.
To adjust the seat height.
✓ To take up slack and lock the belt when necessary.
To tighten the parking brake.

The seat-belt retractor takes up slack and helps keep the belt properly positioned against the body. It allows normal movement but can lock during sudden braking, rapid belt movement or a collision.

Seat-belt webbing and retracting mechanism
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in United Kingdom?

27. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in United Kingdom?

80 mph.
100 km/h.
Other speed limit.
✓ 70 mph.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in United Kingdom is 70 mph, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limit expressed in miles per hour
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You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

28. You should follow the vehicle in front as closely as possible in traffic.

True.
✓ False.

You should keep a safe following distance so you have enough time to react if traffic slows or stops suddenly.

Vehicle following closely behind another vehicle
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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

29. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

D (Drive).
N (Neutral).
✓ P (Park).
R (Reverse).

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

30. What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To heat the rear window.
To enlarge the view behind.
To activate the reversing camera.

The anti-dazzle setting reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind, helping the driver maintain a clear view without being dazzled.

Anti-dazzle control on an interior rear-view mirror
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

31. What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

Clear only the areas needed for your immediate view.
Leave snow on the roof if it is firmly packed.
Let the heater clear the ice while you drive.
✓ Clear the windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and number plates.

You need a clear view in every direction. Snow or ice left on the roof can also fall or blow onto other road users.

Clearing snow and ice from a vehicle before driving
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What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

32. What should cyclists do when approaching a junction?

Accelerate so you spend less time at the junction.
✓ Reduce speed, observe carefully, and be ready to stop.
Rely on other road users to give way to you.
Maintain your speed if no traffic is visible.

Junctions create conflict points between road users. Slowing down gives you more time to see hazards and react safely.

Cyclist approaching a road junction
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Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

33. Which control activates all direction indicators at the same time?

The rear-window demister.
The parking-brake control.
The headlight switch.
✓ The hazard warning light switch.

The hazard warning light switch activates all direction indicators at the same time to warn other road users of a hazard or emergency.

Hazard warning light switch and triangle symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

34. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Differential lock.
Parking assistance.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Four-wheel-drive system.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

35. Does driving at the speed limit always mean your speed is safe?

✓ No, you may need to drive more slowly for the conditions.
Yes, if your vehicle is in good condition.
Yes, the speed limit is always the safest speed.
Yes, if the road ahead appears clear.

A speed limit is a maximum permitted speed, not a target. You may need to drive more slowly because of traffic, poor visibility, weather, road conditions, pedestrians, cyclists, or other hazards.

Speed-limit sign and changing road conditions
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What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

36. What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

✓ Do not rely on the signal alone, proceed only when it is safe.
Enter the road before the vehicle reaches you.
Use your horn and proceed immediately.
Pull out because the vehicle will turn.

An indicator shows an intention, but it does not guarantee that the driver will turn. The signal may have been left on accidentally or the driver's intentions may change. Observe the vehicle's speed and position and proceed only when you are sure it is safe.

Another vehicle signalling to turn
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What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

37. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

Secure only the part that remains inside the vehicle.
✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.
Cover it with a cloth instead of marking it.
Leave it unmarked if it is easy to see.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle carrying animals?

38. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle carrying animals?

Because these vehicles always have priority.
Because they must always travel in the centre of the road.
✓ Because it may move slowly or stop unexpectedly.
Because they cannot use brake lights.

Vehicles transporting animals may accelerate slowly, take bends carefully, or brake gently to protect their load.

Vehicle following an animal transporter
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Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

39. Why can bridges and overpasses become icy before nearby roads?

Road salt is less effective on bridges.
Bridges are always at a higher altitude.
Their barriers trap cold air on the road surface.
✓ Cold air circulates above and below them.

Bridges lose heat from both their upper and lower surfaces, so they can freeze before roads built directly on the ground.

Icy surface on an exposed bridge
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

40. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Walk along the traffic lane toward the tunnel entrance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

41. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

Use the demister instead of the washers.
✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

42. What can selecting a lower gear provide in a manual vehicle?

A shorter steering ratio.
Higher tyre pressure.
✓ Greater engine braking.
Automatic parking-brake operation.

Selecting a suitable lower gear can increase engine braking, helping the vehicle slow or control its speed without relying entirely on the brakes.

Manual gear selection for engine braking
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What should you do before making a turn?

43. What should you do before making a turn?

Signal only after you begin turning.
Check only the traffic directly ahead.
Rely on other road users to slow down for you.
✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.

Before turning, check your mirrors, use your indicator, and make sure the turn can be made safely.

Driver preparing to turn at a junction
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Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

44. Why should the head restraint be adjusted correctly?

To make the seat belt tighter.
✓ To reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.
To improve rear visibility.
To support the lower back.

A correctly adjusted head restraint helps support the head and can reduce the risk of neck injury, especially in a rear-end collision. The top of the restraint should normally be level with the top of the head.

Adjusting a vehicle seat's head restraint
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What should you do when passing a horse rider?

45. What should you do when passing a horse rider?

Pass closely to reduce the time beside the horse.
Accelerate while passing to get past quickly.
✓ Slow down and give plenty of space.
Sound your horn so the rider knows you are passing.

Horses can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Slow down, pass carefully, and leave enough space.

Vehicle passing a horse and rider
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Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

46. Why should you not overtake near the top of a hill?

Vehicles ahead always have priority on hills.
✓ You may not see oncoming traffic or hidden hazards.
Your engine loses power near the top of a hill.
Hilltops usually have a slippery road surface.

Near the top of a hill, your view ahead is limited. Oncoming vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles may be hidden.

Hill crest hiding the road ahead
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Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

47. Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

✓ You may lose control or collide with another road user.
Swerving increases the vehicle's stopping distance.
Small animals usually move away before you reach them.
The tyres can be damaged by sudden steering.

A sudden swerve can take you into another lane, off the road, or into nearby traffic.

Small animal in the road ahead of a vehicle
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Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

48. Why should you use a lower gear when driving downhill?

It increases tyre grip on steep roads.
It reduces engine braking to save fuel.
It makes the steering lighter on descents.
✓ It helps control speed using engine braking.

Engine braking helps prevent the vehicle from gaining too much speed and reduces strain on the brakes.

Lower-gear selection for a downhill road
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Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

49. Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

They are recommendations rather than limits.
They apply only when traffic is congested.
They can be ignored when the road looks clear.
✓ They are used to protect people and manage hazards.

Temporary speed limits may be used near roadworks, accidents, events, or dangerous conditions. They help keep traffic safe.

Temporary speed-limit sign at roadworks
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Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

50. Why should the driver's floor mat be properly secured?

✓ It could slide forwards and interfere with the pedals.
It could prevent the seat belt from locking.
It could make the steering wheel harder to turn.
It could cause the tyres to lose pressure.

A loose or incorrectly fitted floor mat can move into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Make sure the driver's floor mat is correctly fitted, secured, and does not obstruct any pedal.

Driver's floor mat near the pedals
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