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Read the text and choose the answer (A, B, or C) that best completes gap (21).

How do Dutch children learn to ride a bicycle?

In the Netherlands a lot of primary schools take part in an exam specifically designed to help children (0) learn how to move around in traffic. This exam has a theoretical part and a practical part.

Most children are taught how to ride a bicycle at a very young age (21) ____ their parents or grandparents. They start with training wheels. When the child has gotten familiar with the bike, the training wheels (22) ____ off. They then practise a lot in a safe environment with little other traffic, until they don't tip over anymore.

The theoretical part of the exam is mainly about the general rules in traffic. Children have to know (23) ____ they are supposed to do in many situations that happen in everyday life. They are taught to be mindful of other people breaking the rules or (24) ____ a mistake, while also learning how to stay safe themselves.

The practical part of the exam is done in a normal situation, just (25) ____ driving tests. The children take a specific route on their bikes, showing the instructor they know how to ride safely. If they do this, they have passed the exam.