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Why do you instinctively lock your car doors when driving through a sketchy neighborhood, even if your windows are up?

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Why do you instinctively lock your car doors when driving through a sketchy neighborhood, even if your windows are up?

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Why do you instinctively lock your car doors when driving through a sketchy neighborhood, even if your windows are up?
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