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AARP Driver Safety Survey:

Perceptions and Attitudes of

Drivers Age 50+ in California

September 2014

AARP Driver Safety Survey:

Perceptions and Attitudes of

Drivers Age 50+ in California

Report prepared by

Sarah Conroy

Copyright © 2014

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Acknowledgements

The author would like to thank Laura Skufca for her numerous contributions in developing the survey and editing

the report and Alicia Williams for her contributions to data analysis. She would also like to thank Lindsay Sena

and the rest of the AARP Driver Safety team for their input in developing the survey. Additionally, she would like

to acknowledge Woelfel Research for collecting and tabulating the data and Sarah Shaw (AARP) for her legal

review. For additional information, please contact the author at [email protected].

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...2

Background and Methodology……………………………………………………………………………………………………….2

Key Findings………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..2

Detailed Findings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Importance of Driving…………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

The Changing Driving Environment……………………………………………………………………………………..5

Mind and Body Changes that Impact Driving………………………………………………………………………5

Predictors of Mind and Body Changes…………………………………………………………………………………8

Knowledge of the Rules of the Road………………………………………………………………………………….10

Importance of a Driver Safety Course……………………………………………………………………………….11

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12

Annotated Questionnaire……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13


AARP Driver Safety Survey: Perceptions and Attitudes of Drivers Age 50+ in California

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background and Methodology

Many drivers age 50+ in California have been driving for decades, and hence carry with them a

breadth of knowledge and experience. Yet, with age, our minds and bodies may change in ways

that can impact driving. Additionally, both the roads and vehicles have changed over time, making

it important for drivers to refresh their knowledge and skills.

The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is a driver refresher course

designed for older drivers. It serves to fine tune driving skills, update drivers on the rules of the

road and offer strategies that one may apply in the context of a changing driving environment.

Hence, to understand the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of active and experienced 50+

drivers, AARP surveyed 500 Californians who met the following criteria:

Are age 50 and older,

Have been licensed to drive for 20 or more years,

Are currently licensed to drive in California,

Drive at least once a week;

And have not taken a driver safety course within the last 10 years

The RDD sample of 50+ California residents was drawn at random from the United States adult

population in telephone households. The interviews were conducted in English by Woelfel

Research, Inc. from July 15 to July 24, 2014. The results from the study were weighted by age and

gender. The margin of sampling error for a sample of 500 is ±4.4% at the 95% confidence level.

Key Findings

Driving is very important to the 50+ driver. An overwhelming majority of respondents

report that driving plays an important role in their life (95%), and that they depend a lot on

driving to get where they need to go (84%). Furthermore, 50+ drivers are very likely to

agree that driving gives them independence (96%), and the ability to socialize and connect

with others (86%). They also agree that they would have to rely on others (84%) and that it

would be difficult to carry out daily routines if they did not drive (86%).


Drivers recognize that the driving environment has changed over time. Specifically,

respondents agree that technology in cars is becoming more advanced (98%), that there is

more traffic on the roads today (97%), that the roads have changed (88%) and that driving

laws have changed (77%). This reinforces the need for a driver refresher course.

Respondents were presented with six statements that describe possible mind and body

changes related to aging that may impact driving. Seven-in-ten (70%) respondents agree

that they have experienced at least one of these changes. The changes that respondents

were most likely to report experiencing include not seeing as well as they used to when

driving at night (52%) and noticing a decrease in reaction time (37%). Respondents were

least likely to agree that they take medications that may affect their driving (7%).

However, according to other AARP research1, seven in ten (71%) adults age 45 and older

take prescription medications on a regular basis. This may be an indication that adults are

unaware how certain medications could impact driving.

When it comes to basic rules of the road, the 50+ driver is knowledgeable. With decades

of experience, the respondents surveyed were knowledgeable about select rules of the

road that were tested. Among the rules tested in the survey, respondents were least

familiar with the California law that permits drivers to text using a hands-free, voice

operated device.

Receiving an auto insurance discount, maintaining independence and becoming a safer

driver are important reasons to take a driver safety course. Specifically, over six-in-ten

respondents say receiving an insurance discount (67%), becoming a safer driver (67%) and

maintaining independence (61%) are important reasons to take a course. Furthermore,

eight-in-ten (80%) respondents believe that a driver safety course would be helpful for

drivers age 50 and older.

1 Teresa A. Keenan. A New Look at Awareness and Use of Personal Medication Records: Five Years Later. Washington,

DC: AARP, July 2010.


Detailed Findings

Importance of Driving

An overwhelming majority of respondents (95%) say driving plays an important role in their life,

with 80 percent reporting that it plays a very important role. Likewise, over eight-in-ten (84%)

respondents report that they depend a lot on driving to get where they need to go. Likely due in

part to the greater accessibility of urban areas, drivers who live in suburban or rural areas (88%)

are significantly more likely than drivers who live in urban areas (76%) to depend a lot on driving.

Respondents are also very likely to agree with statements related to the importance of driving in

maintaining independence, connecting with others and carrying out daily activities. Specifically, a

large majority agree that:

driving gives them independence (96%),

it would be difficult to carry out daily routines if they didn’t drive (86%)

driving gives them the ability to socialize and connect with others (86%); and

they would have to rely on family and friends if they didn’t drive (84%).

Figure 1. Percentage who Agree that Driving Plays an Important Role in Their Lives

Base: 500 Respondents

68%

60%

71%

85%

16%

26%

15%

11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I would have to rely on familymembers and friends for assistance if I

didn't drive

Driving gives me the ability to socializeand connect with others

It would be difficult for me to carry outdaily routines such as going to work or

doing chores if I didn't drive

Driving gives me independence

Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Total

Agree

96%

86%

86%

84%


The Changing Driving Environment

Respondents are very likely to agree that the driving environment has changed over time.

Specifically, respondents agree that technology in cars is becoming more advanced (98%), that

there is more traffic on the roads today (97%), and that the roads (88%) and driving laws (77%)

have changed over time.

Figure 2. Percentage who Agree that the Driving Environment has Changed

Base: 500 Respondents

Mind and Body Changes that Impact Driving

Respondents were asked how much they agreed with six statements that reflected mind and body

changes they may have experienced as they age:

“I cannot see as well as I used to when driving at night.”

“My reaction time, when driving, is not as quick as it used to be.”

“When driving, I cannot hear certain sounds as well as I used to, such as car horns or

emergency vehicles.”

“I find it more difficult these days to judge the speed of oncoming cars.”

“I am not as flexible as I used to be, making it more difficult to perform certain driving

motions such as steering or turning to check for blind spots.”

“I take medications that may affect my driving.”

40%

64%

90%

87%

37%

24%

7%

11%

0% 50% 100%

Driving laws have changed since I firststarted driving

The roads have changed over time

There is much more traffic on the roadstoday than when I first started driving

Technology in cars is becoming moreadvanced

Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Total Agree

98%

97%

88%

77%


These mind and body changes could have safety implications. For example, reaction time and

judging the speed of oncoming vehicles are particularly important for certain driving maneuvers,

such as making left turns. In fact, IIHS reports that one in four traffic violations among drivers age

55+ involve making an improper left turn. Hence, it is important that drivers can detect changes in

themselves and learn what strategies to apply to compensate for these changes.

Among the six statements examined, respondents are most likely to agree that they cannot see as

well as they used to when driving at night (52%) and that their reaction time is not as quick as it

used to be (37%).

About one-in-five agree that they are not as flexible as they used to be, making it difficult to

perform certain driving motions (21%), while 16 percent find it more difficult these days to judge

the speed of oncoming cars and 12 percent cannot hear certain sounds as well as they used to

when driving.

Respondents are least likely to report that they take medications that may affect their driving

(7%). According to another AARP survey2, seven in ten (71%) respondents age 45 and older take

prescription medications on a regular basis. This may be an indication that adults are unaware of

how the certain medications could impact driving.

2 Teresa A. Keenan. A New Look at Awareness and Use of Personal Medication Records: Five Years Later. Washington,

DC: AARP, July 2010.


Figure 3. Percentage who Have Experienced Mind and Body Changes

Base: 500 respondents

Almost three quarters (70%) of respondents agreed with at least one of the statements, indicating

that they have experienced at least one mind or body change. Forty percent agree that they have

experienced two or more changes.

3%

3%

6%

7%

12%

20%

4%

9%

10%

14%

25%

32%

0% 50% 100%

I take medications that may affect mydriving

When driving, I cannot hear certain soundsas well as I used to, such as car horns or

emergency vehicles

I find it more difficult these days to judgethe speed of oncoming cars

I am not as flexible as I used to be, making it more difficult to perform certain driving

motions…

My reaction time, when driving, is not asquick as it used to be

I cannot see as well as I used to whendriving at night

Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Total Agree

52%

37%

21%

16%

12%

7%


Figure 4. Number of Mind and Body Changes Drivers Have Experienced

Base: 500 Respondents Results may not total 100% due to rounding

Predictors of Mind and Body Changes

To better understand which of the various factors examined (i.e., health status, age, gender,

frequency of driving, how long the respondent has been driving, and whether the respondent lives

in an urban, suburban, or rural area) have the greatest influence on the perceived mind and body

changes that impact driving, a step-wise linear regression analysis was performed. For this

analysis, each respondent received an overall score based on the extent to which the respondent

agreed or disagreed with each of the six mind and body statements. Thus, scores could potentially

range from a low score of 0 to a high score of 24 (indicating significant changes seen in each of the

six areas). This overall score was then used in the regression analysis to examine which of the

factors noted above were key predictors of perceived mind and body changes.

The findings show that, among all of the factors, health status was the best predictor of mind and

body changes. Specifically, a lower health rating tended to increase the extent to which

respondents agree that they have experienced mind and body changes. Age was also a key

predictor; in other words, as age increased, the extent to which respondents agreed that they

have experienced mind and body changes also increased. Finally, living in an urban setting was

also a key predictor of mind and body changes. Specifically, living in urban areas tended to

increase the extent to which respondents agreed that they have experienced mind and body

changes.

31% 30%

20%

9% 5% 4% 2%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

None One Two Three Four Five Six

Number of Mind and Body Changes Experienced

70% of respondents have experienced at least one mind

or body change


Figure 5. Health Status is the Best Predictor of Perceived Mind and Body Changes

The thickness of the arrows indicates the relative strength of the predictor.

Table 1 shows each statement broken down by age and health status to further demonstrate the

relationship between mind and body changes and age and health status.

Specifically, those who reported being in less than very good health were significantly more likely

than those who reported being in excellent or very good health to agree with each of the

statements (with the exception of not seeing as well when driving at night, which was just shy of

being a significant difference).

Those age 65 and older are significantly more likely than those age 50-64 to report noticing that

their reaction time has slowed. Those age 65+ are also 10 percentage points more likely to say

they cannot see as well as they used to when driving at night, just shy of being a significant

difference.

Mind and Body Changes

Health Status

Age

Live in an Urban Setting


Table 1. Percentage who Have Experienced Mind and Body Changes, by Age and Health

Status

Percentage who agree that… Total N=500

Age Health Status

50-64 N=282

65+ N=183

Excellent + Very Good

Health N=356

Less than Very Good

Health** N=141

I cannot see as well as I used to when driving at night.

52% 50% 60% 50% 60%

My reaction time, when driving, is not as quick as it used to be.

37% 28% 49%* 32% 48%*

When driving, I cannot hear certain sounds as well as I used to, such as car horns or emergency vehicles.

12% 11% 14% 9% 21%*

I find it more difficult these days to judge the speed of oncoming cars.

16% 16% 17% 12% 24%*

I am not as flexible as I used to be, making it more difficult to perform certain driving motions such as steering or turning to check for blind spots.

21% 19% 25% 15% 36%*

I take medications that may affect my driving.

7% 7% 9% 4% 16%*

*indicates significant difference at the 95% confidence level.

**Less than very good health means that the respondent reported a good, fair or poor health status. A good self-

reported health status was grouped with fair and poor health statuses due to considerations with the sample size.

Additionally, drivers age 65 and older (81%) are significantly more likely than those age 50-64

(63%) to indicate that they have experienced at least one mind or body change that impacts their

driving. Likewise, those with less than very good self-reported health (80%) are significantly more

likely than those with excellent or very good self-reported health (66%) to have experienced at

least one change.

Knowledge of the Rules of the Road

When it comes to basic rules of the road, drivers age 50+ are knowledgeable. The drivers surveyed

indicate that they are rarely (45%) or never (40%) uncertain about a rule of the road. Further,

when presented with a series of true-false statements to gauge California drivers’ knowledge of

select rules, respondents were very likely to report the correct answer. Drivers know that they are


to come to a complete stop at a flashing red light (98%), yield to highway traffic when merging

(92%), and treat an intersection as a four-way stop, if traffic lights are not working (99%).

Respondents are less likely to know that they must signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes in

California (87%) and that they should not be using high beams in heavy fog (83%), although a large

majority still report the correct answer.

However, less than three-in-ten (27%) are aware that they can legally send text messages using a

hands-free, voice operated device in California. This may indicate that drivers age 50+ are

cautious about any form of texting, even if it is legal.

Importance of a Driver Safety Course

Respondents were presented with reasons people may enroll in a driver safety course. On a scale

of one to five, with one being not at all important and five being extremely important, respondents

were asked how important each reason was for enrolling in a course. Respondents were most

likely to say that receiving an auto insurance discount, maintaining independence and becoming a

safer driver were important reasons to take a course, with over six-in-ten giving the reasons a four

or five on a five point scale. Although roughly half say learning about aging as it relates to driving

is an important reason, it ranked lower as compared to other reasons.

Figure 6. Percentage who Believe Reasons to Take Course are Important

Base: 500 respondents

27%

31%

47%

49%

49%

21%

17%

14%

18%

18%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

To learn about aging as it relates todriving

To feel in command of the road

To maintain independence

To become a safer driver

To receive an auto insurance discount

Five FourTotal Important

(Four + Five)

67%

67%

61%

48%

48%


A trend shows that women are more likely than men to think that the reasons are important,

particularly when it comes to maintaining independence, with 68% of women believing it is an

important reason to take a course, compared to 53% of men.

Eight-in-ten respondents (80%) believe that a driver safety course would be very (31%) or

somewhat (49%) helpful for drivers age 50 and older. Interestingly, those who reported

experiencing at least one mind or body change (85%) were significantly more likely than those who

did not report experiencing a change (69%) to believe a course would be helpful. This may suggest

that information on how mind and body changes may impact driving could be valuable in a course.

Conclusion

The 50+ driver is characterized by knowledge and experience. In fact, seven-in-ten (72%)

respondents have been licensed to drive for 40 or more years. Yet, drivers recognize that the

driving environment has changed over time, as traffic has increased and cars and roadways have

evolved. Drivers also may have experienced mind and body changes that could impact their

driving. For example, the majority of survey respondents (70%) agree that they have experienced

at least one of the mind and body changes tested in the survey.

At the same time, active and experienced 50+ drivers are dependent on driving, and believe

driving plays a very important role in their lives. They also strongly agree that driving contributes

to their independence and social connectedness. Given the significant role that driving plays in

the lives of 50+ adults, it is important that drivers understand what strategies and practices apply

as they encounter changes in the roadways, changes in vehicles, and possible changes in

themselves.


Annotated Questionnaire

Sample: 500 Drivers age 50+

(Total California N=500, sampling error = ±4.4%)

Hello, this is _________ calling from Woelfel Research, Inc., a national opinion research firm. We are not telemarketers and are not trying to sell you anything. We would like to find out your opinions on some important issues. Your views are important and we would greatly appreciate your participation. All your responses will be kept entirely confidential. QS1. For this survey, we are looking for the opinions of certain types of people. Could you tell me

into which of the following categories your age falls into? [RECORD EXACT AGE]

Base: Total Respondents

California N=500

% 1. Under 18 -

2. 18 – 49 -

3. 50 – 64 60

4. 65 – 74 22

5. 75 or older 18

S2. How long have you been licensed to drive? Have you been licensed to drive for…


California N=500

% 1. Less than 20 years -

2. 20 years to less than 30 years 3



5. 50 or more years 33

6. I am not licensed to drive -

7. Don’t know -

8. Refused -


QS3. Are you licensed to drive in the state of [California]?


California N=500

% 1. Yes 100

2. No -

QS4. How often do you usually drive a car or other motor vehicle? Would you say that you usually drive…[READ LIST]?


California N=500

% 1. Every day 68

2. A few days a week 30

3. About once a week 2

QS5. Within the last 10 years, have you taken a driver safety course, such as a defensive driving, point reduction, driving refresher, or driver improvement course? [INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTIONS: IF RESPONDENT ASKS, driver’s ed/education is considered a driver safety course meaning those who have taken driver’s education within the last 10 years are terminated]


California N=500

% 1. Yes -

2. No 100

3. Don’t know -

4. Refused

-


Q1. How important of a role does driving play in your life? Would you say driving plays a very important role, a somewhat important role, a not very important role or not an important role at all?


California

N=500 %

1. Very important role 80

2. Somewhat important role 15

3. Not very important role 3

4. Not an important role at all 1

5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused -

Q2. How much do you depend on driving to get where you need to go?


California N=500

% 1. A lot 84

2. Some 13

3. Not very much 2

4. Not at all 1

5. Don’t know <0.5

6. Refused <0.5

Q3. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Do you strongly agree,

somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree? The first/next statement is… (ROTATE STATEMENTS)

a. Driving gives me independence.


California N=500

% 1. Strongly agree 85

2. Somewhat agree 11

3. Somewhat disagree 2

4. Strongly disagree 2


6. Refused -


b. Driving gives me the ability to socialize and connect with others. Base: Total Respondents

California

N=500 %

1. Strongly agree 60




5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused -

c. It would be difficult for me to carry out daily routines such as going to work or

doing chores if I didn’t drive. Base: Total Respondents

California

N=500 %





5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused -

d. I would have to rely on family members and friends for assistance if I didn’t drive.


California N=500





5. Don’t know 2

6. Refused <0.5


Q4. Thinking about today’s driving environment, please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree? The first/next statement is…(ROTATE STATEMENTS)

a. There is much more traffic on the roads today than when I first started driving.


California N=500


2. Somewhat agree 7


4. Strongly disagree <0.5

5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused <0.5

b. Driving laws have changed since I first started driving.


California N=500





5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused -

c. The roads have changed over time.


California N=500






6. Refused -


d. Technology in cars is becoming more advanced. Base: Total Respondents

California

N=500 %



3. Somewhat disagree <0.5


5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused <0.5

Q5. I am going to read a list of issues some people may face as they get older. These may or may

not apply to you. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree? The first/next statement is…(ROTATE STATEMENTS)

a. I cannot see as well as I used to when driving at night.


California N=500





5. Don’t know 2

6. Refused <0.5

b. My reaction time, when driving, is not as quick as it used to be.


California N=500





5. Don’t know 2

6. Refused <0.5


c. When driving, I cannot hear certain sounds as well as I used to, such as car horns or emergency vehicles.


California N=500


2. Somewhat agree 9



5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused -

d. I find it more difficult these days to judge the speed of oncoming cars.


California N=500





5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused -

e. I am not as flexible as I used to be, making it more difficult to perform certain

driving motions such as steering or turning to check for blind spots. Base: Total Respondents

California

N=500 %

1. Strongly agree 7




5. Don’t know -

6. Refused -


f. I take medications that may affect my driving. Base: Total Respondents

California

N=500 %

1. Strongly agree 3

2. Somewhat agree 4




6. Refused <0.5

Q6. Thinking about the time you spend driving, how often would you say you feel uncertain about

a rule of the road?


California N=500

% 1. Often 4

2. Sometimes 11

3. Rarely 45

4. Never 40

5. Don’t know 1

6. Refused -

Q7. Next, I’m going to read you a list of reasons people may enroll in a driver safety course. On a

scale of 1 to 5, with “1” being not at all important and “5” being extremely important, please

tell me how important of a reason each is for enrolling in a course? The first/next reason is…

(ROTATE STATEMENTS)

To become a safer driver


California N=500

% 5 – Extremely important 49

4 18

3 15

2 6

1 – Not at all important 10

Don’t know 2

Refused <0.5


To maintain independence


California N=500


4 14

3 14

2 7


Don’t know 3

Refused 1

To feel in command of the road


California N=500


4 17

3 20

2 9


Don’t know 3

Refused <0.5

To receive an auto insurance discount


California N=500


4 18

3 14

2 6


Don’t know 3

Refused <0.5


To learn about aging as it relates to driving


California N=500


4 21

3 24

2 10


Don’t know 4

Refused <0.5

Q8. In general, how helpful do you think a driver safety course would be for drivers age 50 and

older?


California N=500

% 1. Very helpful 31

2. Somewhat helpful 49

3. Not very helpful 10

4. Not at all helpful 7

5. Don’t know 3

6. Refused -

Q9. I am going to read a list of statements about driving rules or guidelines that may be true or

false. For each statement I read, please tell me to the best of your knowledge if you think the

statement is true or false. The first/next statement is… (ROTATE STATEMENTS)

a. Drivers are required to come to a complete stop at a flashing red light.


California N=500

% 1. True 98

2. False 2


4. Refused -


b. Vehicles merging onto a highway or freeway must yield to traffic on the

highway or freeway.


California N=500

% 1. True 92

2. False 7

3. Don’t know 1

4. Refused <0.5

c. In heavy fog conditions, it is a requirement that drivers use high beams,

sometimes called ‘brights’.


California N=500

% 1. True 14

2. False 83

3. Don’t know 3

4. Refused <0.5

d. If the traffic lights are not working at an intersection, drivers should treat it as

a four-way stop


California N=500

% 1. True 99

2. False <0.5


4. Refused <0.5

e. [Only ask in CA] In California, drivers must use a turn signal at least 100 feet in

advance of a lane change.


California N=500

% 1. True 87

2. False 10

3. Don’t know 4

4. Refused <0.5


f. [Only ask in CA] In California, it is LEGAL to send text messages while driving if

the driver is using a hands-free, voice operated device.


California N=500

% 1. True 27

2. False 64

3. Don’t know 9

4. Refused <0.5

Demographics D1. Record gender (DO NOT ASK)


California N=500

% 1. Male 47

2. Female 53

D2. What is your age as of your last birthday? [RECORD EXACT AGE]


California N=500

% 1. 50 – 64 58

2. 65 – 74 22

3. 75 or older 17

4. Refused 3


D3. How long have you been licensed to drive in California? Have you been licensed to drive for…


California N=500

% 1. Less than 20 years 4




5. 50 or more years 26

6. Don’t know -

7. Refused 1

D4. In general, how would you rate your overall health?


California N=500

% 1. Excellent 32

2. Very good 39

3. Good 20

4. Fair 7

5. Poor 1

6. Don’t know -

7. Refused 1

D5. Which of the following ethnic groups describes you? You can stop me when I’ve read your group. READ LIST IN ORDER


California N=500

% 1. White or Caucasian 81

2. Black or African-American 3

3. Latino, Hispanic 7

4. Asian or Pacific Islander 3

5. Native American 3

6. Mixed race 1

7. Other -


9. Refused 3


D6. Do you consider yourself to be of Hispanic descent? (If not Latino, Hispanic in D5).

Base: Did not mention Latino, Hispanic

California N=466

% 1. Yes 4

2. No 93


4. Refused 3

D7. Do you live in an urban, suburban or rural area?


California N=500

% 1. Urban 31

2. Suburban 45

3. Rural area 21

4. Don’t know 2

5. Refused 1

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