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What highly specific psychological trick do modern cars use to literally force you to put your seatbelt on?

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What highly specific psychological trick do modern cars use to literally force you to put your seatbelt on?

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What highly specific psychological trick do modern cars use to literally force you to put your seatbelt on?
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