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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 Russia.

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

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

Switch off all lights to preserve the battery.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Walk along the road to find assistance.
✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.

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

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

Drive only on familiar roads.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
✓ Do not drive.
Drink coffee before driving.

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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Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

3. Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

It causes the vehicle ahead to use more fuel.
It increases tyre pressure.
It makes your headlights less effective.
✓ You may not have enough time to stop.

Driving too close, or tailgating, reduces the time and space available to react and increases the risk of a rear-end collision. Use defensive driving and keep a safe following distance.

Vehicle tailgating the traffic ahead
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

4. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low oil pressure.
Low coolant level.
✓ Low engine oil level.
Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates that the engine oil level is low. Check the oil level according to the manufacturer's instructions and add the correct oil if necessary.

Low oil-level warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

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

✓ Slow down and proceed only when it is safe.
Check only the direction that normally has priority.
Enter slowly so the other driver has time to react.
Proceed if the other driver appears to be slowing down.

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

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

✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Give them food or drink while waiting for help.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.
Remove a motorcyclist's helmet to check for injuries.

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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What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

7. What should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

You may stop watching the road when they are active.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.
The systems can take full responsibility for driving.
You only need to intervene when a warning appears.

Driver-assistance systems can help with tasks such as maintaining speed, monitoring lanes, or warning about hazards, but they do not replace the driver. Stay attentive, monitor the road and traffic, and be ready to take control whenever necessary.

Driver monitoring the road while using driver assistance
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Why can swerving suddenly to avoid a small animal be dangerous?

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

Small animals usually move away before you reach them.
✓ You may lose control or collide with another road user.
The tyres can be damaged by sudden steering.
Small animals have fast reaction times.

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

Small animal in the road ahead of a vehicle
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

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

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

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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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

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

To make the belt easier to unfasten.
To prevent the seat from moving.
✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
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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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

11. How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

It always reduces consumption.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.
It has no effect once the vehicle is moving.

As speed increases, aerodynamic resistance generally rises, so the vehicle needs more energy to maintain that speed. Driving smoothly at an appropriate speed can therefore reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Vehicle speed and aerodynamic resistance
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

12. What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

✓ Continue to the next exit.
Cross the painted separation area back to the exit.
Move onto the shoulder and reverse carefully.
Turn around if traffic is light enough.

Never reverse or make a sudden manoeuvre. Continue safely and change your route at the next suitable exit.

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Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

13. Why should you never reverse or make a U-turn inside a tunnel unless directed?

Reversing can interfere with the tunnel lighting.
✓ It can cause a serious collision with approaching traffic.
A U-turn can confuse the tunnel's traffic monitoring system.
Tunnel ventilation works only in the normal direction of travel.

Other drivers may not expect a vehicle to reverse or turn around. Only change direction when instructed by police or tunnel staff.

Vehicle manoeuvring inside a road tunnel
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What does this vehicle-control button operate?

14. What does this vehicle-control button operate?

The parking brake.
✓ The engine or drive system.
The central locking system.
The automatic start-stop system.

The engine start/stop button is used to start or switch off the vehicle's engine or electric drive system. Starting the vehicle normally also requires the brake or clutch pedal to be pressed.

Engine start/stop button in a vehicle
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What should you do if there is no pavement?

15. What should you do if there is no pavement?

Always walk in the same direction as traffic.
Choose the side with the smoothest road surface.
✓ Walk where you can be seen and stay alert.
Walk close to traffic so drivers can see you.

If there is no pavement, stay as far from traffic as possible and remain alert. The exact side of the road depends on local traffic rules.

Pedestrian walking beside a road without a pavement
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When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

16. When should you consider delaying a journey because of severe weather?

✓ When conditions make driving unsafe.
Only when your vehicle has no winter tyres.
Only when roads are closed.
Never, if the vehicle is in good condition.

Severe weather can create dangerous conditions. Delaying a journey may be the safest choice when risks are too high.

Severe weather making a road journey hazardous
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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

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

The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.
The engine could become difficult to restart.
✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.

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.

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Why should you avoid overtaking when approaching a pedestrian crossing?

18. Why should you avoid overtaking when approaching a pedestrian crossing?

✓ A pedestrian may be hidden by the vehicle ahead.
Crossing markings can make lane changes more difficult.
The road surface is usually more slippery near crossings.
The crossing may make it harder to judge your speed.

A vehicle slowing or stopping near a pedestrian crossing may be hiding someone who is crossing. Overtaking could put you directly into the pedestrian's path.

Vehicles approaching a pedestrian crossing
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Why must you take wider turns when towing a trailer?

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

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

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

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Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

20. Why should you leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

Because the road could be slippery beside parked cars.
To stay outside the marked parking area.
Because parked vehicles have priority over cyclists.
✓ A door may open suddenly.

A driver or passenger may open a door without seeing you. Leaving space reduces the risk of a dooring collision.

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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

21. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

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When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

22. When should you select P (Park) in an automatic vehicle?

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

Select P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Selecting Park while the vehicle is moving can damage the transmission.

Selecting Park after an automatic vehicle stops
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

23. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air recirculation.
Windscreen wiper speed.
✓ Windscreen washer.
Rear window demister.

This symbol indicates the windscreen washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windscreen-washer control and spray symbol
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What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

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

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

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

Plus and minus controls for the speed limiter
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Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

25. Why should you be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

Loose loads prevent the driver from using the mirrors.
Loose loads give the vehicle priority when changing lanes.
The vehicle must stop whenever the load shifts.
✓ Objects may fall onto the road.

A poorly secured load can fall or shift suddenly. Keep extra distance and avoid following too closely.

Vehicle carrying an unsecured load ahead
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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

26. Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

It shows every blind spot around the vehicle.
It guarantees that the path behind is clear.
✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.
It makes mirrors unnecessary when reversing.

Reversing cameras can help, but they may have blind spots and limited coverage. Always check your mirrors and surroundings, look around where possible, and reverse slowly.

Reversing-camera display inside a vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

27. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
✓ Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Rear window demister.

The A/C symbol controls the vehicle's air-conditioning system. Air conditioning can cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle, which can also help clear mist from the windows.

Air-conditioning control with the A/C symbol
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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

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

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

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 is the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas in Russia?

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

✓ 90 km/h.
70 km/h.
80 km/h.
100 km/h.

In Russia, the general speed limit for cars on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 90 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Speed limits for cars outside built-up areas
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

30. What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

✓ Temporary glare and reduced visibility.
The brakes becoming more powerful.
The speed limit automatically increasing.
The steering becoming heavier.

Your eyes may need time to adjust from the darker tunnel to bright daylight. Reduce speed if necessary and remain alert.

Bright sunlight at the exit of a road tunnel
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

31. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.
✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Because residential roads are usually more slippery.

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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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

32. Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

To see whether road signs behind you have changed.
To avoid having to check your blind spots.
To judge your speed from vehicles behind.
✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.

Regular mirror checks help you understand what is happening behind and beside your vehicle.

Driver checking traffic in a rear-view mirror
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What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

33. What should you do if the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

Apply the parking brake sharply while moving.
Switch off the engine immediately before selecting neutral.
Press the accelerator harder to try to free it.
✓ Select neutral, brake firmly, and steer to a safe stopping place.

Selecting neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels. Brake firmly, maintain steering control, and switch off the engine after stopping safely.

Stuck accelerator pedal in a vehicle
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

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

To enlarge the view behind.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.
✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To activate the reversing camera.

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

Anti-dazzle control on an interior rear-view mirror
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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Russia?

35. Is a warning triangle required in cars in Russia?

✓ Yes.
No.

Cars in Russia are required to carry a warning triangle.

Warning triangle carried as vehicle safety equipment
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Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

36. Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

To check whether the road ahead is clear.
✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.
To confirm other drivers have seen your indicator.
To make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly.

Mirrors do not show every area around your vehicle. A blind-spot check can reveal cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, or vehicles before you move off.

Driver checking a blind spot before moving off
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What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

37. What should you do before attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

Connect the leads without checking their polarity.
Use any battery that physically fits the vehicle.
✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.
Start both vehicles before connecting the leads.

Incorrect jump-starting can damage electrical systems, cause sparks, or make a battery explode. Connect the leads in the correct order before starting the vehicles, and follow the manufacturer's procedure exactly.

Preparing to jump-start a vehicle battery
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

38. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

False.
✓ True.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

39. What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

Follow another vehicle that starts overtaking ahead of you.
Move closer before checking whether the road ahead is clear.
✓ Check that the road ahead is clear and that overtaking is safe.
Use your horn to make the driver move aside.

Before overtaking, make sure you have enough visibility, space, and time. Signal clearly before moving out, do not exceed the speed limit, and never overtake if the road ahead is not clear.

Vehicle preparing to pass slow-moving traffic
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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

40. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

By looking at whether the tyres appear firm.
Using the maximum pressure shown on the tyre.
✓ When the tyres are cold, using the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
Immediately after a long or high-speed journey.

Tyre pressure rises as tyres become warm. Check them when cold and use the pressure specified on the vehicle label or in the owner's manual.

Checking a vehicle's tyre pressure
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Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

41. Why should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

✓ They can cause the tyres to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
They make the tyres wear more quickly.
They reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.
They increase fuel consumption.

Abrupt steering can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Steering smoothly helps keep the vehicle stable.

Steering a vehicle on a snowy road
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You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

42. You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

Checking your mirrors helps you see surrounding traffic before moving into another lane.

Driver checking a mirror before changing lanes
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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

43. Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

Select D (Drive) for normal forward driving in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The transmission then selects the appropriate gear automatically.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

44. Why can main-beam headlights make driving in fog more difficult?

✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.
Main beam reduces the effectiveness of the fog lights.
The stronger beam uses too much electrical power.

Main beam can reflect back from fog and create glare, making it harder to see the road ahead.

Headlight glare reflected by fog
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What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

45. What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

That the parking brake is released.
✓ That the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch is pressed.
That first gear is selected and the accelerator is pressed.
That reverse gear is selected.

Before starting a manual vehicle, make sure the gearbox is in neutral and press the clutch pedal. This helps prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the engine starts.

Clutch and gear checks before starting a manual vehicle
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

46. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

False.
✓ True.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

47. What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

Selects accessory power.
✓ Switches off the engine and ignition systems.
Releases the parking brake.
Operates the starter motor.

Turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF switches off the engine and ignition systems. The key can then normally be moved to the LOCK position and removed.

OFF position on a traditional ignition switch
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What should you do before driving if snow or ice covers your vehicle?

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

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

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

Clearing snow and ice from a vehicle before driving
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Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

49. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.
Steering works less effectively above water.
Vehicles require more engine power on bridges.
Vehicles automatically accelerate on bridges.

Bridges are often open and exposed, allowing strong winds to affect vehicles more suddenly.

Exposed bridge in strong wind
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Russia?

50. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Russia?

Yes, for all cyclists.
✓ No.
Yes, for all adults.

Bicycle helmets are not generally required for all cyclists in Russia, although specific age or regional rules may apply.

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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