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True/false 17 Sweden 31 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 638
What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

51. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The engine may automatically slow the vehicle.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.
The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

52. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.
The grass could block the vehicle's ventilation system.
✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

53. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

Maintain normal speed if the road appears clear.
Use quick steering corrections if the vehicle starts to slide.
✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.
Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

Vehicle travelling on an icy road
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

54. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

55. What should you do if another driver does not give way when they should?

✓ Slow down and avoid a collision.
Maintain your speed because you have priority.
Move closer so the other driver is forced to give way.
Accelerate so you pass through first.

Even if you have priority, safety comes first. Slow down, stay calm, and avoid creating a dangerous situation.

Conflicting vehicle movements at a junction
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Sweden?

56. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Sweden?

0.5 g/L.
0.0 g/L.
✓ 0.2 g/L.
0.8 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Sweden is 0.2 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

57. What is the minimum licence for a 125 cm³, 11 kW motorcycle at 0.1 kW/kg?

Licence A2.
✓ Licence A1.
Licence B.
Licence AM.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cm³, power not exceeding 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg.

125 cm³ motorcycle for category A1
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

58. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

To reduce tyre pressure.
To make the journey feel shorter.
To improve fuel quality.
✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

59. What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Walk along the road to find assistance.
Leave the vehicle and wait beside it for help.

If leaving the vehicle would put you in greater danger, remain restrained, make the vehicle visible, contact the emergency services, and follow their instructions.

Vehicle stranded among moving traffic
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

60. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.
Water can make the electrical equipment restart.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

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

Move closer to the centre of the road for a clearer view.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Look briefly at the headlights to judge their position.

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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Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Sweden?

62. Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Sweden?

Traffic entering the roundabout.
✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.

In Sweden, traffic entering a roundabout normally gives way to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

63. What should you do if you are approaching an animal-drawn vehicle?

Drive close behind until there is room to pass.
✓ Slow down and pass carefully with plenty of space.
Flash your headlights to encourage it to move aside.
Sound your horn so the driver notices you.

Animals can be startled by noise or sudden movement. Reduce speed, keep distance, and pass only when it is safe.

Vehicle approaching an animal-drawn vehicle
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

64. Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

Cyclists cannot signal before changing direction.
Cyclists must move aside whenever a vehicle approaches.
Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.
✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.

Cyclists may need to move around potholes, parked cars, or drains. Giving them enough space helps prevent dangerous situations.

Lateral clearance between a vehicle and a cyclist
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What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

65. What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

Obey only if traffic has completely stopped.
✓ Follow the worker's signals and instructions.
Follow the vehicle ahead instead of the worker's signal.
Follow the normal traffic signs instead.

Authorised road workers may control traffic through a work zone. Watch carefully and follow their directions.

Road worker directing traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

66. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Speed limiter.
✓ Cruise control.
Engine-management warning.
Power-steering 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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How should a bicycle helmet fit?

67. How should a bicycle helmet fit?

Tilted back to keep your forehead clear.
✓ Level, secure, and comfortably fitted.
Loose enough to move slightly on your head.
Tight enough to feel uncomfortable.

A helmet should sit level on the head and remain securely in place so it can provide effective protection.

Bicycle helmet positioned securely on the rider's head
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

68. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Front windscreen demister.
Air conditioning.
Rear window demister.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol indicates the front windscreen demister. It directs airflow towards the windscreen to help clear condensation, mist or frost and restore a clear view.

Front windscreen demister symbol on the dashboard
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Which side is normally used for overtaking in Sweden?

69. Which side is normally used for overtaking in Sweden?

✓ Left-hand side.
Right-hand side.

Drivers normally overtake on the left-hand side in Sweden.

Vehicle overtaking on the left
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Who is responsible for staying safe when crossing the road?

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

Only pedestrians once they enter the road.
Only the road user without priority.
Only the person who creates the danger.
✓ Everyone using the road.

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?

71. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Driving mode selection.
✓ Speed limiter.
Cruise control.
Electronic stability 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 does this dashboard symbol indicate?

72. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Air conditioning is active.
Winter tyres are fitted.
✓ Risk of icy road conditions.
Engine coolant is too cold.

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 normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

73. What should you normally do before changing gear in a manual vehicle?

Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
Press the accelerator pedal fully.
✓ Press the clutch pedal fully.

Pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission so that another gear can be selected. After changing gear, the clutch should be released smoothly.

Clutch operation when changing gear in a manual vehicle
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How should you leave a broken-down vehicle when traffic is passing nearby?

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

Leave through the door nearest moving traffic.
Stand beside the vehicle before moving away.
✓ 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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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

75. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

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

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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Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

76. Why should cyclists avoid using a handheld phone?

Because phones can interfere with bicycle electronics.
✓ It reduces your control and attention.
Because phone signals can interfere with traffic lights.
Because phones must be switched off while cycling.

Using a phone can distract you and may prevent you from steering, braking, or reacting properly.

Cyclist using a handheld phone
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Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

77. Which road markings should you follow through roadworks?

✓ The temporary markings that show the current traffic route.
Follow the old permanent markings if they are still visible.
Use the markings intended for construction vehicles.
Use whichever markings give you the shortest route.

Temporary road markings may replace the normal lane layout during roadworks. Follow the markings and signs that currently guide traffic.

Temporary road markings through a roadworks area
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When should you switch off your fog lights?

78. When should you switch off your fog lights?

When you enter a built-up area.
Only after the journey is finished.
✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.
Never, because they always improve visibility.

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 if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

79. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.
Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

80. What should you normally do with the gearbox during a longer stop in a manual vehicle?

Keep first gear selected with the clutch pressed.
✓ Select neutral and release the clutch.
Select reverse gear.
Keep the accelerator pressed.

During a longer stop, selecting neutral and releasing the clutch can reduce unnecessary strain on the clutch release mechanism. Keep the vehicle securely held with the brake or parking brake as appropriate.

Neutral gear selection during a longer stop
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What should you do if one of your tyres suddenly bursts while driving?

81. What should you do if one of your tyres suddenly bursts while driving?

Pump the brake pedal repeatedly.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually.
Steer quickly toward the side of the road.
Accelerate briefly to stabilise the vehicle.

A tyre burst can make the vehicle unstable. Hold the wheel firmly, avoid sudden braking or steering, and slow down gradually.

Vehicle tyre damaged by a sudden blowout
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Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

82. Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

Licence AM.
Licence B.
✓ Licence C.
Licence A.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Truck and category C driving licence
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Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

83. Why is it dangerous to drive through standing water at speed?

The brakes become more effective when wet.
✓ The tyres may lose contact with the road.
The water can increase tyre pressure.
The suspension becomes firmer at higher speed.

Driving too fast through water can cause aquaplaning, where the tyres lose grip and the driver may lose control.

Vehicle travelling through standing water
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

84. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Cruise control.
✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Anti-theft system.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

85. What is the minimum licence for a moped with a design speed over 25 and up to 45 km/h?

Licence A2.
Licence A1.
✓ Licence AM.
No driving licence is required.

Category AM covers certain two- and three-wheeled mopeds with a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not exceeding 45 km/h, as well as light quadricycles.

Moped with a design speed up to 45 km/h
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

86. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can make your reactions faster.
Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
Because it can cause road rage.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

87. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Parking assistance.
Low tyre pressure.
Electronic stability control.

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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What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

88. What is the minimum licence for a car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg?

Licence C1.
✓ Licence B.
Licence D1.
Licence BE.

Category B normally covers motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and designed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

Car with a maximum authorised mass of 3,500 kg
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What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

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

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

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

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

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

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 you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

91. Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

To lock the gear lever in position.
✓ To disengage the engine fully from the transmission.
To increase engine speed.
To apply the brakes.

Pressing the clutch pedal fully disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gear to be changed smoothly and reducing unnecessary wear on the gearbox and clutch.

Clutch pedal pressed fully for a gear change
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What should you do when driving near animals?

92. What should you do when driving near animals?

✓ Slow down and be ready to stop.
Move closer so you can pass before they react.
Sound your horn to make them move away.
Maintain speed if they remain beside the road.

Animals can move unpredictably. Slow down, stay alert, and be prepared to stop safely.

Animals near moving road traffic
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Why should you use your indicator before turning?

93. Why should you use your indicator before turning?

✓ To show other road users what you plan to do.
To show that the turn is safe to make.
To replace checking mirrors and blind spots.
To give yourself priority over other traffic.

Indicators help other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand your intentions in time.

Vehicle indicator signalling an intended turn
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What is the purpose of the seat-belt retractor?

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

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

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 purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

95. What is the purpose of a pedestrian crossing?

To give pedestrians priority throughout the whole street.
✓ To help pedestrians cross the road safely.
To separate pedestrians from cyclists along the road.
To provide a place where vehicles may stop temporarily.

Pedestrian crossings provide a designated place where people can safely cross the road.

Pedestrian crossing across a road
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What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

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

Assume the driver has seen you.
✓ Do not rely on the signal alone, proceed only when it is safe.
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 cyclists do when riding over loose gravel or road debris?

97. What should cyclists do when riding over loose gravel or road debris?

Brake hard while turning.
Make quick steering movements to avoid loose stones.
✓ Reduce speed and steer smoothly.
Keep the same speed as on a dry, smooth road.

Loose material reduces tyre grip. Smooth steering and controlled speed lower the chance of losing balance.

Cyclist riding over loose gravel
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

98. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?

✓ Slow down and use the correct lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Use hazard lights instead of normal headlights.
Maintain normal speed if the road markings are visible.

Fog makes it harder to see and be seen. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use the correct lights.

Fog reducing visibility on a road
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

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

Drive slowly on the damaged tyre to the next exit.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.

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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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

100. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

They could block the footwell ventilation.
✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.
They could make it harder to adjust the driver's seat.
They could make the pedals noisier to operate.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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