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As you drive down the highway, how long do you think the painted dashed white lines separating the lanes actually are?

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As you drive down the highway, how long do you think the painted dashed white lines separating the lanes actually are?

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As you drive down the highway, how long do you think the painted dashed white lines separating the lanes actually are?
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