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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 Serbia.

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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

51. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

52. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It increases tyre pressure.
It locks the steering.
It applies the parking brake.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

53. How should pets be carried safely in a vehicle?

Loose on the front passenger seat.
✓ Securely restrained so they cannot distract the driver or move dangerously.
Free to move around during short journeys.
On the driver's lap if they remain calm.

A pet moving freely inside a vehicle can distract the driver and may be thrown around during sudden braking or a collision. Use a suitable carrier, harness, barrier, or other secure restraint appropriate for the animal and vehicle.

Pet travelling inside a vehicle
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

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

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

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

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Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Serbia?

55. Can drivers use a handheld phone while driving in Serbia?

Yes.
✓ No.

Drivers in Serbia are generally not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving.

Driver using a handheld phone
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What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

56. What is the purpose of heated door mirrors?

To adjust the mirror angle.
✓ To clear mist or ice from the mirror glass.
To improve the headlights.
To fold the mirrors automatically.

Heated door mirrors warm the mirror glass to help clear mist, condensation, or light ice and improve rearward visibility. On some vehicles, they operate together with the rear-window demister.

Heated door-mirror control and demisting function
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What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

57. What should you do if you see loose gravel on the road?

✓ Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking.
Steer around loose patches whenever possible.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely in its tyre tracks.
Maintain your speed and avoid using the brakes.

Loose gravel reduces grip and can make the vehicle skid. Slow down and use smooth steering and braking.

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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

58. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.
Enter first if you reach the roundabout before other traffic.
Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

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What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

59. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.
Continue driving if the vehicle still works.
Leave the scene and report it later.
Approach the animal immediately.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

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When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

60. When should you select R (Reverse) in an automatic vehicle?

Before pressing the brake pedal.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.
While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

Select R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Reverse while the vehicle is still moving forward can damage the transmission.

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What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

61. What should you do if your lane is blocked by an obstacle?

✓ Slow down, check carefully, and give way if needed.
Move around it because the obstacle gives you priority.
Signal and expect oncoming traffic to make room.
Speed up to keep traffic flowing around the obstacle.

If your lane is blocked, reduce speed, check mirrors and oncoming traffic, and only move around the obstacle when it is safe.

Obstacle blocking a vehicle's lane
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How should luggage or other cargo be carried in or on a vehicle?

62. 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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What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

63. What should you do if a large animal suddenly enters your path?

Swerve sharply into another lane.
Turn suddenly toward the roadside.
✓ Brake firmly while keeping control of the vehicle.
Release the steering wheel and brake hard.

If a large animal enters the road, brake firmly while keeping the vehicle under control. Avoid sudden swerving, as this can cause you to lose control or collide with other traffic.

Large animal entering a vehicle's path
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You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

64. You may drive through an amber light without slowing down.

True.
✓ False.

An amber light means you should stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through the junction with caution.

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What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

65. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren on?

✓ Stay calm and make room safely.
Speed up so the vehicle can follow you.
Stop immediately wherever you are.
Ignore it if there is not enough room to pass.

When an emergency vehicle uses lights or siren, check your surroundings and make room safely without sudden or dangerous movements.

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

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

Watch the stopped driver instead of the other traffic.
Cross immediately once the driver waves you through.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
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.

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How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

67. How can worn tyres affect driving in heavy rain?

They make steering more responsive in heavy rain.
They reduce the chance of skidding at low speeds.
They shorten the stopping distance on wet roads.
✓ They increase the risk of aquaplaning.

Tyre tread helps channel water away and maintain grip. Worn tyres cannot clear water as effectively, increasing stopping distance and the risk of aquaplaning.

Worn tyre tread and wet-road grip
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

68. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
Seat-belt reminder.
✓ Airbag system warning.
Power-steering warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

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What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

69. What should you do after stopping because of a breakdown?

✓ Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine, and use hazard lights.
Leave the engine running and keep the vehicle in neutral.
Stand behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
Switch off the hazard lights once the vehicle has stopped.

Secure the vehicle so that it cannot move and use the hazard warning lights to alert approaching traffic. Where required and safe, place a warning triangle to give additional warning.

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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

70. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

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How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

71. How should you approach a sharp bend on a mountain road?

Move toward the centre of the road for a better view.
Overtake just before entering the bend.
✓ Reduce speed before the bend and remain in your lane.
Accelerate through the bend to maintain momentum.

Mountain bends may hide oncoming vehicles, cyclists, animals, or debris. Slow down before entering and keep a safe road position.

Sharp bend on a mountain road
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What should you do first after a collision?

72. What should you do first after a collision?

✓ Stop, check for danger and injuries, and call for help if needed.
Call your insurance company before checking for danger.
Check the vehicle damage before checking for injuries.
Discuss who caused the collision before calling for help.

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.

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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

73. Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.
The trailer always follows the same path as the towing vehicle.
Wide turns prevent the trailer from swaying.
Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.

Trailer wheels cut closer to the inside of a turn. Allow enough clearance from kerbs, signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

74. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine coolant is too cold.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
The windscreen is frozen.
Winter tyres are fitted.

This symbol warns that the outside temperature is low enough for ice to form. Road surfaces, especially bridges and shaded areas, may be slippery even when they appear clear.

Icy-road warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

75. What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.
✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.
Sound the horn continuously until traffic moves.

Remain calm, keep space from the vehicle ahead, and obey traffic signals, signs, or instructions from tunnel staff.

Traffic stopped inside a road tunnel
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

76. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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Who normally has priority when you enter a motorway from an entry lane?

77. 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.

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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

78. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To prevent windscreen damage.
✓ To see the road clearly.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To make the headlights brighter.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

79. How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

With one hand resting on the gear lever.
With both hands together at the bottom.
✓ With both hands in a balanced position.
With one hand at the top of the wheel.

Hold the steering wheel with both hands in a balanced position so that you can steer smoothly and react quickly. A position around nine and three o'clock generally provides good control.

Driver holding the steering wheel with both hands
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How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

80. How can parking too close to a junction affect visibility?

✓ It can block the view between road users.
It affects only the driver of the parked vehicle.
It improves visibility by slowing down traffic.
It has no effect if the hazard lights are on.

Parking too close to a junction can block visibility. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians may have difficulty seeing each other in time.

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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

81. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Rear fog lights.
✓ Front fog lights.
Sidelights.
Main beam.

This symbol indicates that the front fog lights are switched on. Front fog lights are designed to improve illumination close to the road in conditions of severely reduced visibility. Rules governing their use vary by country.

Front fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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Why can mixing alcohol with medicine be dangerous for drivers?

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

✓ The combination may increase drowsiness or impairment.
The combination is safe if taken with food.
Medicine can cancel out the effects of alcohol.
Medicine prevents alcohol from causing drowsiness.

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 when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

83. What should you do when an automatic vehicle is stationary in D?

✓ Keep the brake pedal pressed.
Press the accelerator lightly.
Select reverse gear.
Release the parking brake.

An automatic vehicle may creep forward when D (Drive) is selected, even without pressing the accelerator. Keep the brake pedal pressed while stationary to prevent unintended movement.

Automatic gear selector in Drive and brake-pedal control
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What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

84. What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

Rely on eye contact and enter the junction first.
Proceed if the other driver appears to be slowing down.
✓ Slow down and proceed only when it is safe.
Enter slowly so the other driver has time to react.

If priority is unclear, reduce speed, observe carefully, and avoid entering the junction until you are sure it is safe.

Vehicles approaching a junction with uncertain priority
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Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

85. Why should you avoid placing objects on or over an airbag cover?

They could prevent the seat belt from locking.
They could cause the airbag warning light to stay on.
✓ They could interfere with deployment and become dangerous projectiles.
They could make the airbag deploy too slowly.

Do not place or attach objects over an airbag cover or in an airbag's deployment area. They may interfere with the airbag as it inflates and could be thrown towards occupants when the airbag deploys.

Objects placed over a vehicle's airbag cover
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What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

86. What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

To select reverse gear.
To slow the vehicle during normal driving.
To disengage the clutch.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stationary when parked.

The manual parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is normally applied by pulling up the handbrake lever and released before driving away.

Manual handbrake lever in a vehicle
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

87. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

Close all helmet vents completely.
Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.
✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Look around the side of the visor instead.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, demisting or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

88. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.
Open the windows and continue to your destination.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

89. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It increases engine braking.
It applies the parking brake.
It automatically selects a lower gear.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

Neutral selection and downhill coasting in an automatic vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

90. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
Brake-system warning.
Cruise control.
✓ Electronic parking brake.

This control operates the electronic parking brake. Pulling or pressing the switch applies or releases the parking brake, depending on the vehicle.

Electronic parking-brake switch and symbol
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Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Serbia?

91. Is a first-aid kit required in cars in Serbia?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Serbia are required to carry a first-aid kit.

First-aid kit carried in a vehicle
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Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

92. Why should you avoid sounding the horn near horses?

Horses cannot hear a vehicle horn clearly.
Using the horn gives the horse rider priority.
The horn may make the horse move faster.
✓ The noise may frighten them.

Horses can be startled by sudden or loud noises and may move unpredictably. Slow down, give them plenty of space, and avoid using the horn unless necessary.

Vehicle approaching a horse and rider
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

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

Switch on the hazard warning lights.
✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.
Press the horn.
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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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

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

✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.
Hold it in the turned position.
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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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

95. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

96. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Fuel-filler flap release.
Boot release.
Parking brake.
Bonnet release.

This control releases the fuel-filler flap, allowing access to the vehicle's fuel filler.

Release control for the fuel-filler flap
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

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

To activate the reversing camera.
To heat the rear window.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.
✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.

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 if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

98. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.
Cover the damaged area and continue charging.
Hold the damaged section away from the vehicle.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

99. What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

It can increase tyre and brake wear.
It can make the journey less comfortable.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.
It can increase fuel consumption.

Aggressive driving, such as tailgating, speeding, or sudden lane changes, reduces safety margins and increases the risk of crashes and conflict with other road users.

Driver displaying aggressive behaviour in traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

100. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Direction indicators.
Brake warning.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Emergency braking.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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