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1
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what should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes

A

lock it and remove the key

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when leaving your vehicle where should you try to park

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in a car park

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3
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where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction

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in front of a property entrance

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what’s the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint

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to help avoid neck injury

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what causes the most damage to the environment

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making a lot of short journeys

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6
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what can people who live or work in city’s do to lower pollution

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walk or cycle short journeys

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7
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how can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when unprotected

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take all the valuables with you

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8
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how can you help prevent your car radio being stolen

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install a security coded radio

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how can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night

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leave it in a well light area

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10
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which of these will help keep your car secure

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belonging to vechile watch scheme

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11
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on a vehicle where would you find a catalytic converter

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exhaust system

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12
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what can driving smoothly achieve

A

reduction in fuel consumption by 15%

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13
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which driving technique can help you save fuel

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missing out some gears

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14
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how can driving in an eco safe manner help to protect the environment

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by reducing exhaust emissions

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15
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what does eco safe driving achieve

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improved road safety

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16
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youre checking the trailer tires, what’s the legal treadth depth over 3/4 of the tile

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1.6mm

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17
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fuel consumption is at its highest when

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accelerating

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18
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when is it acceptable for a passenger to travel without a seatbelt

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when exempt for medical reasons

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19
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youre driving friends children home from school who is responsible for them wearing seatbelts

A

you the driver

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20
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you have too much oil in your engine. what could this cause

A

oil leaks

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21
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you are carrying a Five yo child without a seat restraint. how should they sit

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adult seatbelt

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you are carrying an 11 y o child. what must you make sure of

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child restraint is available

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23
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you’ve parked at the side of the road and you are waiting for a passenger
what should you do

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switch off the engine

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24
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you want to put a rear facing child seat in front which is protected by an air bag
what should you do

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deactivate the air bag

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25
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youre leaving your vehicle parked and unattended when may you leave the engine running

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never if you are away from vehicle

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26
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what effect could your choice of travel time have on your journey

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reduced travel time

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27
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what do the red lines mean

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no stopping at any time

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28
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what should you do at the traffic lights

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proceed with care as with unmarked junction

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29
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what could be effecting your steering

A

tyres that are under inflated

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30
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what should you do with a camera in your car

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lock it away securely out of site

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31
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stopping in distance is increased by icy conditions by

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10 times

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32
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in windy conditions which activity requires extra care

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passing pedal cyclists

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33
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when approaching a right hand bend you should keep to the left why is this

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to get a better view of the road

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34
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you have just gone through some deep water what should you do to test your brakes

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go slowly and gently check your brakes

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35
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in very hot weather the road surface can become soft what will this affect

A

tyre grip

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36
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where are you most likely to be affected by side winds

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on an open stretch of road

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37
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in good conditions what the typical stopping distance at 70mph

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96metres

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38
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what’s the shortest stopping stance at a 60mph road

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73 metres

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39
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you are following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road
another vehicle slides in
what should you do

A

drop back to get a safe distance

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40
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travelling at 50mph on a good day

what’s the stopping distance

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53 metres

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41
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you are on a good road surface what’s your typical stopping distance at 40mph

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36 metres

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42
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what should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds

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pass wide

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43
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overall stopping distance is made up of thinking and breaking distance. what’s the 50mph breaking distance

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38 metres

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44
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in heavy motorway travel the vehicle behind you is too close.
how do you prevent danger

A

increase your distance from the vehicle in front

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45
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you are following other vehicles in fog with lights on. what can you do other to avoid collision

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reduce your speed and gap between car in front

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46
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you are using a contraflow system. what should you use

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choose an appropriate lane in good time

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47
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you are driving on an icy road how can you avoid wheel spin

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keep speed down and use highest gear possible

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48
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what is the main cause of skidding

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the driver

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49
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you are driving in freezing conditions. what should you do when you approach a sharp bend

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slow down before you approach the bend

50
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you are turning left on a slippery road. what should do you if your vehicle starts to slide

A

steer carefully to the right

51
Q

what should you clear of ice and snow before starting a journey in the cold

A

the window screen

52
Q

what will help you trying to move off in snow

A

use a higher gear than normal

53
Q

a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to break. what should you do

A

ignore the error and stay calm

54
Q

how would age affect an elderly persons driving ability

A

longer to react to hazards

55
Q

why should you plan regular rest stops in a long journey

A

help maintain concentration

56
Q

you’re approaching traffic lights where they have failed. what should you do

A

be prepared to stop for any traffic

57
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why are mirrors slightly curved

A

give a wider view of vision

58
Q

how should you drive in an area with traffic calming measures

A

at a reduced speed

59
Q

why are place names painted on the road surface

A

to enable you to change lanes early

60
Q

some two way roads are divided into three lanes. why are these particularly dangerous

A

traffic in both lanes can overtake in the middle

61
Q

you’re on a dual carriageway. ahead you see a vehicle with amber flashing light. what could this be

A

a disabled persons vehicle

62
Q

why must you be cautious when going past a stationary bus

A

people may cross in front of it

63
Q

the red lights are flashing at a level crossing what should you do

A

stop before you get to the barrier

64
Q

where shouldn’t you overtake

A

approaching a junction or a bend

65
Q

what’s the effect of drinking alcohol

A

poor judgement of speed
gain in confidence
reduce coordination and control

66
Q

what does the continuous white line of the side of the road indicate

A

edge of carriageway

67
Q

you’re invited to a pub lunch but know you’ll have to drive in the evening. what to do

A

don’t drink any alcohol at all

68
Q

you’ve been convicted of driving with drugs / drink. the cost of what will rise?

A

insurance premiums

69
Q

what should you advise a driver who’s had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?

A

go home by public transport

70
Q

if you have taken medicine which causes drowsiness what should you do?

A

avoid driving and check with your doctor when you can drive again

71
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you’re about to drive home when you become ill and the doctor prescribed you some drugs that are likely to affect your driving. what should you do

A

get someone else to drive

72
Q

what should you do if you begin to feel drowsy when you’re driving

A

stop and rest as soon as possible

73
Q

you’re about to drive home . you feel very tired and have a severe headache
what should you do

A

wait till you are fit and well before driving

74
Q

what can you do to prevent tiredness on a long journey

A

take regular refreshment breaks

75
Q

you take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. what should you do before driving

A

check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving

76
Q

you’ve taken the wrong route and find yourself in a one way street. what should you do

A

continue to the end of the road

77
Q

what will be a serious distraction from driving

A

looking at road maps

78
Q

you’re driving along a road when a driver starts reversing out a driveway right in front of you. what should you do

A

sound your horn and be prepared to stop

79
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you’ve been involved in an argument which has made you angry. what should you do before driving?

A

calm down

80
Q

you’re about to drive home but you can’t find your glasses that you need to wear to drive . what should you do

A

find a way of getting home without driving

81
Q

what’s a common effect of drinking alcohol

A

increased confidence

82
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how will a school crossing patrol sign signal you to stop

A

by displaying a stop sign

83
Q

in daylight an approaching motorcyclist is using dipped headlights, why?

A

so that the rider can be seen more easily

84
Q

there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. what action should you take

A

reduce speed until you are clear of the area

85
Q

a horse rider is in the left hand lane approaching a roundabout. where should you expect the rider to go

A

in any direction

86
Q

you are a pedestrian with a dog wearing a yellow or burgundy coat. what does this indicate

A

the pedestrian is deaf

87
Q

you want to reverse into a side road but you aren’t sure that the area behind you is clear. what should you do

A

get out and check

88
Q

you’re dazzled at night by a vehicle behind you. what should you do

A

set your mirror to the anti dazzle position

89
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you’re waiting to emerge left from a minor road. a large vehicle is approaching from the right . you have time to turn but you should wait. why?

A

the large vehicle hole can easily hide an overtaking vehicle

90
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you’re following a long vehicle . as it approaches a cross roads it signals left but moves out right. what should you do?

A

stay well back and give it room

91
Q

before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back . why is this?

A

to get the best view of the road ahead

92
Q

you’re travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. what should you do

A

watch carefully for pedestrians

93
Q

you’re following a lorry on a wet road. what should you do when spray makes it difficult to see the road ahead.

A

drop back until you can see better

94
Q

you keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. what should you do if a car moves into that gap

A

drop back further

95
Q

what should you do when approaching a bus that’s signalling to move away from a bus stop

A

allow it to pull away if it’s safe to do so

96
Q

how should you overtake a long slow moving vehicle on a busy road

A

keep well back until you can see that it’s clear

97
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which type of vehicle is least likely to be affected by side winds out of bike, motorbike , high sided vehicles or cars

A

cars

98
Q

you’re following a large vehicle approaching a crossroads. the driver signals to turn left. what should you do?

A

don’t overtake as you approach or at the junction

99
Q

what’s he maximum speed of powered wheelchair/scooters used by disabled people

A

8 mph/ 12 kmph

100
Q

why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car

A

it will take longer to pass one

101
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it’s very windy. you’re behind a motorcyclist who’s overtaking a high sided vehicle. what should you do

A

keep well back

102
Q

you’re driving in town. ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. which of the following should you do?

A

watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians

103
Q

as a driver why should you be more careful where trams operate

A

because they can’t steer to avoid you

104
Q

you’re towing a caravan . which is the safest type of rear view mirror to use?

A

extended arm side mirrors

105
Q

you’re driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. spray makes it more difficult to be seen. wha lighhts should you use?

A

dipped headlights

106
Q

it’s a very windy day and you’re about to overtake a cyclist. what should you do

A

allow extra room

107
Q

what’s the national motorway speed limit for a vehicle and caravan

A

60mph

108
Q

why is it important not to obstruct tram tracks

A

trams are unable to steer around obstacles

109
Q

when may you overtake a vehicle on your left

A

when you’re in a one way street

110
Q

you’re travelling in very heavy rain. how is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance.

A

it will be doubled

111
Q

what should you do when overtaking at night

A

beware of bends in the road ahead

112
Q

when may you wait in a box junction

A

when oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

113
Q

what do traffic calming measures do

A

slow traffic down

114
Q

you’re in a motorway in fog. the left hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. what colour are they

A

red

115
Q

what’s a rumble device designed to do

A

alert you to a hazard

116
Q

what should you do when making a journey in foggy conditions

A

leave plenty of time for your journey

117
Q

what should you do when overtaking a car at night

A

make sure you dont dazzle other road users

118
Q

you’re travelling on a road that has speed humps

what should you do when the driver in front of you is driving more slowly than you

A

slow down and stay behind

119
Q

how would you identify a section of road used by trams

A

different surface texture

120
Q

what should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single road track

A

stop at a passing place

121
Q

the road is wet. why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend

A

to prevent the motorcyclist sliding on the metal drain covers

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