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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 Flanders.

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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

151. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

Drive only if the journey is short.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.
Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Flanders?

152. What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Flanders?

40 km/h.
✓ 50 km/h.
Other speed limit.
30 km/h.

The general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in Flanders is 50 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars in built-up areas
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

153. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Traffic from side roads must always give way.

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.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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What should you do if traffic stops inside a tunnel?

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

✓ Stop at a safe distance and follow signals or instructions.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance.
Make a U-turn and leave the tunnel.
Drive onto the pedestrian walkway.

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 is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

155. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle with a 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence BE.
Licence C.
✓ Licence C1.
Licence B.

Category C1 covers motor vehicles, other than categories D1 and D, with a maximum authorised mass above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg.

Goods vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of 7,500 kg
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How do you form an emergency corridor across three lanes in the same direction?

156. How do you form an emergency corridor across three lanes in the same direction?

✓ The left lane moves left and all other lanes move right.
All vehicles remain in the centre of their lanes.
The centre lane stops while the other lanes continue.
Every lane moves toward the central reservation.

When a queue forms, vehicles in the leftmost lane move as far left as possible. Vehicles in every other lane move right, creating an emergency corridor beside the leftmost lane.

Traffic forming an emergency corridor between lanes
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When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

157. When should a passenger get on or off a motorcycle?

As soon as the engine has been started.
Before the rider has balanced the motorcycle.
✓ When the motorcycle is stationary and the rider is ready.
While the motorcycle is moving slowly.

A passenger getting on or off can shift the motorcycle's balance suddenly. The motorcycle should be stationary and stable, and the passenger should wait until the rider is ready and prepared to support the extra movement.

Passenger getting onto a stationary motorcycle
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Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

158. Why should you avoid changing lanes inside an intersection?

✓ It can confuse other road users and increase collision risk.
It can reduce the effectiveness of your indicators.
It can make road markings harder to follow.
It can make your route through the junction longer.

Changing lanes inside an intersection can surprise drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is safer to choose the correct lane before entering.

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What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

159. What should you do when approaching a tunnel?

✓ Use the correct lights and keep a safe distance.
Increase speed to spend less time inside.
Switch on the hazard lights before entering.
Stop and wait until the tunnel is clear.

When entering a tunnel, use the correct lights, keep enough distance, and stay alert for slower traffic.

Vehicle approaching a road tunnel
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

160. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

True.
✓ False.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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What is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

161. What is the normal minimum speed on a Belgian motorway?

60 km/h.
80 km/h.
90 km/h.
✓ 70 km/h.

Vehicles admitted to the motorway may not normally travel below 70 km/h unless a lower limit is imposed. Drivers must still reduce speed when traffic, weather, or safety conditions require it.

Minimum-speed requirements on a Belgian motorway
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

162. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.
✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

163. 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 apply the brakes.
To increase engine speed.

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 check before connecting an electric vehicle to a charger?

164. What should you check before connecting an electric vehicle to a charger?

✓ That the connector and charging equipment are suitable for the vehicle.
That the charger provides its maximum power.
That the charging cable is as long as possible.
That the vehicle's headlights are switched on.

Charging connectors and charging capabilities can vary between vehicles and charging stations. Use compatible charging equipment that is suitable for the vehicle and follow the vehicle and charger manufacturer's instructions.

Matching an electric vehicle's connector to suitable charging equipment
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How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

165. How close may you normally stop or park to an intersection?

✓ Not within five metres of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.
Directly on the corner.
Only ten metres away in every situation.
Within one metre if the indicator is left on.

Stopping and parking are normally prohibited within five metres of the extension of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway.

Vehicle parked close to a junction
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What should you do when meeting another vehicle on a narrow mountain road?

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

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

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

Vehicles meeting on a narrow mountain road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

167. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Seat heating.
✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.

This control adjusts the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin. Turning it towards the blue side lowers the selected temperature, while turning it towards the red side raises it.

Control for adjusting the cabin temperature
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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

168. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

Vehicles without winter tyres.
Electric vehicles.
Vehicles with full fuel tanks.
✓ High-sided vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.

High-sided vehicles can be pushed sideways because of their large side area. Cyclists and motorcyclists can also be strongly affected by sudden gusts.

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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

169. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence B?

Motorcycle.
✓ Car.
Truck.
Moped.

Driving licence B is mainly associated with cars. Category B covers ordinary cars, while category B with Code 96 and category BE allow heavier trailer combinations.

Driving licence card for category B
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Why should you keep a safe distance from cyclists?

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

✓ They may need space to avoid obstacles.
Cyclists always have priority over other traffic.
Cyclists must move aside whenever a vehicle approaches.
Bicycles need more stopping distance than cars.

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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Can a lost Belgian category A or B licence normally be replaced through BelDrive?

171. Can a lost Belgian category A or B licence normally be replaced through BelDrive?

No, only the police can replace it.
Only after waiting 30 days.
Only if the licence was stolen.
✓ Yes, if the online eligibility conditions are met.

A lost Belgian category A or B driving licence can normally be renewed through BelDrive if the online eligibility conditions are met. A prior police declaration is not normally required for a lost licence.

Replacing a lost Belgian driving licence through BelDrive
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What should you do about a flat tyre on a high-speed road?

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

Stop immediately and change the tyre where you are.
Repair the tyre beside the traffic lane using hazard lights.
✓ Move to a protected location if possible and call for professional recovery.
Ask passengers to help change the wheel quickly.

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

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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

173. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Flanders?

174. What is the general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Flanders?

✓ 1.6 mm.
1.5 mm.
2.0 mm.
1.0 mm.

The general minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Flanders is 1.6 mm. Higher minimums may apply to winter tyres, during winter periods or in winter conditions.

Measuring tread depth on a vehicle tyre
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What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

175. What is the purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

To apply the parking brake.
To increase the engine speed.
✓ To disconnect the engine from the transmission.
To slow the vehicle using the brakes.

Pressing the clutch pedal temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gear or stop without stalling the engine.

Clutch pedal in a manual vehicle
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What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

176. What should you do with the clutch during emergency braking in a manual vehicle?

✓ Press it fully while maintaining firm brake pressure.
Release it suddenly.
Pump it repeatedly.
Keep it partly pressed.

During emergency braking in a manual vehicle, maintain firm pressure on the brake and press the clutch pedal fully so the engine does not stall as the vehicle slows. Do not reduce braking pressure while operating the clutch.

Brake and clutch operation during an emergency stop
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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

177. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

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

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

Vehicle preparing to reverse from a driveway
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Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

178. Why should you avoid sudden braking when it is not necessary?

✓ Vehicles behind may not have time to react.
It causes the tyres to lose pressure.
It makes the brakes less effective afterwards.
It makes the steering less responsive afterwards.

Sudden braking can surprise drivers behind you and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Following traffic and the risk of sudden braking
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

179. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.
They can make road signs harder to read.
They can prevent the horn from working properly.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

180. What should you do if your vehicle begins rolling backward on a steep incline?

Accelerate while continuing to roll backward.
✓ Apply the brake, secure the vehicle, and restart carefully.
Switch off the engine and restart immediately.
Let it roll backwards and try again.

Stop the vehicle under control, apply the parking brake if necessary, and prepare to move away again safely.

Vehicle rolling backwards on a steep incline
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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

181. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
A driver who sees you can always stop in time.
Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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What is the clutch biting point?

182. What is the clutch biting point?

The point where the engine switches off.
✓ The point where the clutch begins to transmit power to the wheels.
The point where the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
The point where the parking brake releases.

The clutch biting point is reached as the clutch pedal is released and the clutch begins to transmit power from the engine to the transmission. Controlling this point helps the driver move off smoothly.

Clutch-pedal control when moving off
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How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

183. How long is a Belgian bank-card driving licence normally valid?

15 years.
20 years.
For life.
✓ 10 years.

A Belgian driving licence in bank-card format normally has an administrative validity of 10 years. The document must be renewed when this period expires.

Validity period of a Belgian bank-card driving licence
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What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

184. What is the minimum licence for an 8 m minibus designed for 16 passengers plus the driver?

✓ Licence D1.
Licence D.
Licence D1E.
Licence B.

Category D1 covers vehicles designed to carry no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length of 8 metres.

Minibus for up to 16 passengers plus the driver
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What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

185. What does AUTO on a windscreen-wiper control normally do?

Runs the wipers continuously at maximum speed.
Sprays washer fluid automatically.
✓ Operates the wipers automatically when rain is detected.
Operates only the rear wiper.

When AUTO is selected, a rain sensor can operate the windscreen wipers automatically and adjust their operation according to the amount of moisture detected on the windscreen.

AUTO setting on the windscreen-wiper control
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

186. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Main beam.
Hazard warning lights.
✓ Direction indicators.
Dipped headlights.

This symbol indicates that a direction indicator is operating. The flashing indicator shows the direction in which the driver intends to turn or change position on the road.

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What is normally required to ride a speed pedelec in Belgium?

187. What is normally required to ride a speed pedelec in Belgium?

✓ A minimum age of 16 and a driving licence valid for category AM or B.
A minimum age of 14 with no driving licence.
A minimum age of 18 and a motorcycle licence A.
A category C driving licence.

A speed-pedelec rider must normally be at least 16 years old and hold a driving licence valid for category AM or B.

Speed pedelec and driving licence requirements
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What must a driver do at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing?

188. What must a driver do at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing?

Give way only to children.
✓ Give way to pedestrians on it or about to step onto it.
Continue unless the pedestrian is halfway across.
Stop only when another vehicle has stopped.

Drivers must approach at a moderate speed and give way to pedestrians who are crossing or are about to enter the crossing.

Pedestrians at a crossing without traffic signals
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What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

189. What may happen if you release the clutch too quickly when moving off?

The parking brake may engage.
✓ The engine may stall.
The headlights may switch off.
The steering may lock.

Releasing the clutch pedal too quickly when moving off can cause the engine to stall. Release the clutch smoothly through the biting point while applying the accelerator progressively.

Clutch release and engine stalling when moving off
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

190. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

✓ False.
True.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

Cyclist near the door of a parked car
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Flanders?

191. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Flanders?

Black border with yellow background.
✓ Red border with white background.
Blue border with white background.
Red border with yellow background.

Most warning signs in Flanders have a red border with a white background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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What does Code 01.01 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

192. What does Code 01.01 on a Belgian driving licence mean?

Glasses or contact lenses are required.
✓ Glasses are required.
Contact lenses are required.
A hearing aid is required.

Code 01.01 means that the driver must wear glasses when driving the relevant vehicle category.

Code 01.01 requirement to wear glasses while driving
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Flanders?

193. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Flanders?

Other speed limit.
110 km/h.
130 km/h.
✓ 120 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Flanders is 120 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

194. What must a driver do when passengers board or leave a tram without a refuge island?

Pass between the passengers and the tram.
✓ Stop and allow them to reach the tram or pavement safely.
Continue because passengers must always give way.
Stop only when children are boarding.

Where there is no refuge island, drivers passing on the boarding side must stop and allow passengers to move safely between the tram and the pavement or roadside.

Passengers boarding or leaving a tram across the road
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When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

195. When must rear fog lights be used in Belgium?

✓ In fog or snow with visibility below about 100 metres, and during heavy rain.
During every rain shower.
Whenever another vehicle follows closely.
Whenever it is dark.

Rear fog lights must be used in fog or snowfall that reduces visibility below about 100 metres and also during heavy rain. They may not be used in other conditions.

Vehicle using rear fog lights in poor visibility
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How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

196. How should cyclists cross railway or tram tracks?

Keep the wheels parallel with the rails while crossing.
Follow the rails briefly before crossing them.
✓ Cross at a safe angle, as close to perpendicular as possible.
Increase speed so the wheels cannot get caught.

A bicycle wheel can become trapped in a rail groove. Crossing at a wider angle reduces this risk.

Cyclist crossing rails in the road
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

197. Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

It can overheat the engine.
✓ It can cause the windows to mist.
It can switch off the air conditioning.
It can reduce tyre pressure.

Using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions can allow moisture to build up inside the vehicle and increase window misting, especially when the air conditioning is not dehumidifying the air. Switching to fresh outside air can help clear condensation.

Air-recirculation setting and misted vehicle windows
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What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

198. What should you do if someone is injured in a road collision?

Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Move them to a more comfortable position immediately.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.

Moving an injured person can worsen spinal or other injuries. Keep them calm, protect them from further danger, and provide first aid only within your level of training.

Assistance for an injured person after a road collision
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

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

✓ False.
True.

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 traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

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

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

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

Driver waving a pedestrian across the road
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