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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
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True/false 17 India 24 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 591
Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in India?

501. Are motorcycle riders generally required to wear a helmet in India?

✓ Yes.
No.

Motorcycle riders in India are generally required to wear an approved helmet.

Motorcyclist wearing a protective helmet
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

502. What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and keep steering gently.
Brake firmly to force the tyres back onto the road.
Change lanes immediately to find a drier surface.
Turn the steering wheel sharply to regain grip.

Aquaplaning happens when the tyres lose contact with the road surface. Ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden movements, and wait for grip to return.

Vehicle losing tyre contact on a water-covered road
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

503. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To apply the service brakes.
To select reverse gear.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To unlock the steering.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

504. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

As low as possible.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.
Level with the shoulders.
Behind the neck only.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

505. Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

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

Select N (Neutral) when drive should not be transmitted to the wheels. Unlike Park, Neutral does not lock the transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

506. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

Continue until the brakes begin making noise.
Use only the parking brake while driving.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

507. What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.
Accelerate through the rain to clear it more quickly.

Heavy rain reduces grip and visibility. Lower speed and extra distance give you more time to react safely.

Vehicle travelling through heavy rain
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

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

✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
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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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

509. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Rear window demister.
✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Automatic headlights.
Windscreen washer.

This symbol relates to the windscreen wipers. The control allows the driver to select an appropriate wiping mode or speed for the amount of rain and visibility conditions.

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

510. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To prevent the seat from moving.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.
To increase the length of the lap belt.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

511. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tyre pressure.
✓ Brake-pad wear warning.
Parking brake applied.
Brake-system fault.

This symbol indicates that the brake pads may be worn and should be inspected. Continuing to drive with excessively worn brake pads can reduce braking performance and damage other brake components.

Brake-pad wear warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

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

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

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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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

513. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

False.
✓ True.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

514. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking assistance.
Electronic stability control.
✓ Adaptive cruise control.
Lane-departure warning.

This symbol relates to adaptive cruise control (ACC). The system can maintain a selected speed and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to help maintain a set distance from traffic ahead.

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

515. Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
To prevent the automatic lights from switching on.
To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.
To make the vehicle headlights work more effectively.

Dark sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes and can make hazards inside a tunnel harder to see.

Driver removing sunglasses before entering a tunnel
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Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

516. Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

✓ It can reduce how effectively the seat belt restrains you.
It can prevent the head restraint from being adjusted.
It can cause the seat belt to lock during normal driving.
It can cause the seat to slide forwards when braking.

An excessively reclined seat can affect how the seat belt fits and restrains your body and may increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a collision. Sit in a reasonably upright position so the lap belt stays low across the hips and the shoulder belt lies correctly across the chest.

Vehicle seat with an excessively reclined backrest
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What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

517. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It flashes the headlights automatically.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.
It keeps the main beam switched on.
It switches on the hazard warning lights.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

518. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Electronic stability control.
Differential lock.
Parking assistance.

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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How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

519. How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

With the shoulder belt placed behind the back.
With the lap belt positioned across the abdomen.
✓ With the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
Loosely fitted so it does not press against the body.

During pregnancy, a three-point seat belt should be worn correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips, below the abdomen, while the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and to the side of the abdomen. The belt should fit snugly and should not be placed behind the back or under the arm.

Seat-belt positioning during pregnancy
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What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

520. What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

Press the accelerator fully.
Push the lever harder until the gear engages.
Release the clutch suddenly.
✓ Avoid forcing the gear lever.

If a gear does not engage easily, do not force the gear lever. Make sure the clutch is fully pressed and the vehicle's speed is suitable for the gear before trying again.

Operating a manual gear lever without forcing it
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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

521. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.
Signal and expect approaching traffic to slow down.
Pull out as soon as there is enough space for your vehicle.
Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

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

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

Rely on eye contact and enter the junction first.
Check only the direction that normally has priority.
Enter slowly so the other driver has time to react.
✓ Slow down and proceed only when it is safe.

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 loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

523. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.
It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.
It can make the brakes overheat.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

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

Drive only for short distances.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.
Drink coffee before driving.

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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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

525. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

You may not see approaching traffic clearly.
Music can make you lose your balance.
✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.
It makes you walk more slowly across the road.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

526. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the brakes respond more quickly.
So the clutch cannot wear out.
So the pedals require less force to operate.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

527. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely for protection.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

528. Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

Using dipped headlights and keeping the windows closed.
Lower speed, dry roads, and good tyres.
✓ Higher speed, slower reactions, poor grip, and vehicle condition.
Having a full fuel tank and adjusted mirrors.

Stopping distance can increase because of higher speed, slower driver reactions, reduced tyre grip, poor weather or road conditions, worn tyres, weak brakes, or a heavier vehicle. Both the driver's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance can be affected.

Road and vehicle conditions affecting stopping distance
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

529. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.
Treat the junction as if you have priority.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

530. Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

To keep the engine from overheating.
To make the windscreen wipers work better.
To prevent the tyres from losing air pressure.
✓ Because visibility and grip may be reduced.

Rain, snow, fog, and ice can reduce visibility and tyre grip. Lower speed gives you more time and distance to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling in poor weather
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

531. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Main beam.
Rear fog lights.
Dipped headlights.
Front fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the main beam headlights are switched on. Main beam illuminates the road farther ahead but can dazzle other road users, so it should be changed to dipped headlights when necessary.

Main-beam headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What should a designated driver do?

532. What should a designated driver do?

Stop drinking shortly before driving.
Drink only low-alcohol drinks.
Do not carry passengers who have been drinking.
✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.

A designated driver should remain sober so they can drive safely and respond properly to traffic conditions.

Alcohol-free designated driver for a journey
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

533. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.
Switch off your headlights as you approach.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

534. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

Drive only on familiar roads.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive.
Wait until you feel more confident.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

535. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Rear fog lights.
✓ Dipped headlights.
Main beam.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

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

It can increase fuel consumption.
It can make the journey less comfortable.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.
It may attract the attention of the police.

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

537. 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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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

538. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

Open the door slowly and expect traffic to avoid you.
Signal before opening the door without checking behind.
✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
Check only the mirror before opening the door.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

Checking for passing road users before opening a car door
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What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

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

Assume the driver has seen you.
Enter the road before the vehicle reaches you.
Use your horn and proceed immediately.
✓ Do not rely on the signal alone, proceed only when it is safe.

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

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

Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.
A driver who sees you can always stop in time.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
Making eye contact gives you priority.

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 general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in India?

541. What is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in India?

90 km/h.
100 km/h.
Other speed limit.
✓ 70 km/h.

In India, the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 70 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars outside built-up areas
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What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

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

Check only the lane nearest to you.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
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 is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in India?

543. What is the general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in India?

50 km/h.
60 km/h.
Other speed limit.
✓ 70 km/h.

The general speed limit for cars in built-up areas in India is 70 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars in built-up areas
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How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in India?

544. How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in India?

Either handheld or hands-free.
✓ Hands-free.
Only for texting.
Handheld.

When phone use while driving is permitted in India, drivers must generally use a hands-free system rather than holding the phone.

Hands-free phone use inside a vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

545. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

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

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

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

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

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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Who should always wear a seat belt?

547. Who should always wear a seat belt?

✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only the driver.
Only people in seats without airbags.
Only people in the front seats.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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Which distance unit is used on road signs in India?

548. Which distance unit is used on road signs in India?

Miles.
✓ Kilometres.

Road distances in India are normally shown in kilometres.

Distance units used on road signs
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

549. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Respond with your horn and gestures.
Speed up to prevent them from passing you.
Follow them closely to show your disapproval.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

550. What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

For driving when the motorway is busy.
✓ For emergencies and breakdowns.
For allowing faster vehicles to pass.
For overtaking slow-moving traffic.

A motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder is primarily intended for emergencies and breakdowns, not normal driving. In some places it may be opened temporarily as a traffic lane when signs or signals specifically permit this.

Motorway hard shoulder beside the traffic lanes
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