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Traffic rules
Russia
True/false 17 Russia 30 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 597
Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

1. Why can bridges be dangerous in strong winds?

Vehicles automatically accelerate on bridges.
Steering works less effectively above water.
✓ They are often exposed to stronger gusts.
Vehicles require more engine power 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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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

2. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
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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Why should you avoid using air recirculation for too long in damp conditions?

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

✓ It can cause the windows to mist.
It can overheat the engine.
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 the accelerator becomes stuck while you are driving?

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

Keep driving and wait for the accelerator to release.
✓ Select neutral, brake firmly, and steer to a safe stopping place.
Apply the parking brake sharply while moving.
Press the accelerator harder to try to free it.

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Clear only the windows and mirrors.

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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Is a warning triangle required in cars in Russia?

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

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

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

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 be cautious when following a vehicle carrying a loose load?

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

Loose loads prevent the driver from using the mirrors.
The vehicle must always travel at a lower speed.
✓ Objects may fall onto the road.
The vehicle must stop whenever the load shifts.

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 avoid overtaking when approaching a pedestrian crossing?

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

Crossing markings can make lane changes more difficult.
Vehicles use more braking distance near crossings.
✓ A pedestrian may be hidden by the vehicle ahead.
The road surface is usually more slippery near crossings.

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?

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

Wider turns reduce the trailer's stopping distance.
Wider turns decrease tyre wear.
✓ The trailer follows a tighter path than the towing vehicle.
The trailer always follows the same path as the towing vehicle.

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

Towing vehicle and trailer negotiating a turn
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

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

✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To unlock the steering.
To select reverse gear.
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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What do the + and − controls normally adjust when the speed limiter is active?

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

The engine idle speed.
The following distance.
The transmission gear.
✓ The selected maximum 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 leave space when cycling beside parked cars?

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

To stay outside the marked parking area.
To make it easier for traffic to overtake you.
✓ A door may open suddenly.
Because the road could be slippery beside parked cars.

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

Cyclist riding beside parked cars
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What does turning a traditional ignition switch to OFF normally do?

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

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

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 attempting to jump-start a vehicle?

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

Connect the leads without checking their polarity.
Ignore battery damage if the terminals look clean.
✓ Check the owner's manual and make sure the connections are compatible.
Use any battery that physically fits the vehicle.

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

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

✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.
To enlarge the view behind.
To heat the rear window.

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

Anti-dazzle control on an interior rear-view mirror
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

18. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Low engine oil level.
Charging-system warning.
Low oil pressure.
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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You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

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

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

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

✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.
To avoid having to check your blind spots.
To check whether passengers are comfortable.
To see whether road signs behind you have changed.

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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Which selector position is used for normal forward driving?

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

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

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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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

23. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

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

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

24. 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.
✓ Call for help and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger.
Help them stand up and check whether they can walk.

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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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

25. 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 removes the need to look around before reversing.
✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.

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?

26. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

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

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

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

Reversing can interfere with the tunnel lighting.
The tunnel may be too narrow for the vehicle to turn.
✓ It can cause a serious collision with approaching traffic.
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 should you remember when using driver-assistance systems?

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

The systems can take full responsibility for driving.
✓ You remain responsible and must stay alert.
The systems can always detect every hazard.
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 should you avoid sudden steering movements on snow or ice?

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

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

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

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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What should you do if there is no pavement?

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

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

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

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

80 km/h.
✓ 90 km/h.
Other speed limit.
70 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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Why should you not drive too close behind another vehicle?

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

It increases tyre pressure.
✓ You may not have enough time to stop.
It makes your steering less responsive.
It makes your headlights less effective.

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

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

Main beam makes interior lights less effective.
The brighter light makes the windscreen mist more quickly.
✓ The light can reflect off fog droplets and reduce visibility.
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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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

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

✓ True.
False.

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

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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What should you do if you miss your motorway exit?

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

Cross the painted separation area back to the exit.
Use an emergency opening in the central reservation.
Turn around if traffic is light enough.
✓ Continue to the next exit.

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

Vehicle continuing past a motorway exit
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What should you check before starting a manual vehicle?

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

✓ 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.
That the parking brake is released.

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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How can higher speed affect fuel or energy consumption?

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

It always reduces consumption.
It reduces aerodynamic resistance.
✓ It can increase consumption because air resistance rises.
It improves tyre efficiency in every situation.

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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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

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

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

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

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

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

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 if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

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

Stay in the traffic lane and wait without using hazard lights.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.
✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.
Make a U-turn and drive toward the nearest exit.

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.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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Why should you check blind spots before moving off?

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

To judge the speed of traffic approaching from behind.
✓ A cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle may be beside you.
To make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly.
To confirm other drivers have seen your indicator.

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 does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

43. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Fan speed.
Front windscreen 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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What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

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

Signal first and then check whether there is enough space.
Use your horn to make the driver move aside.
✓ Check that the road ahead is clear and that overtaking is safe.
Move closer before checking whether the road ahead is clear.

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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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

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

✓ True.
False.

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 does this vehicle-control button operate?

46. What does this vehicle-control button operate?

The parking brake.
✓ The engine or drive system.
The automatic start-stop system.
The hazard warning lights.

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 you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

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

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

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

Vehicles approaching a junction with uncertain priority
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What should you expect when leaving a tunnel in bright sunlight?

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

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

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

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

Wait until you feel more confident.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive.

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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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Russia?

50. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Russia?

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

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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