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Steering wheels telescope in and out for drivers

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Adjusting the tilt of your steering wheel is just step one. Most modern columns also feature a telescoping function, allowing you to yank the entire wheel closer to your chest or push it away. It’s the ultimate ergonomic cheat code that drivers inexplicably ignore while complaining about their seating position.

Steering wheels telescope in and out for drivers
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