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Have you ever noticed your car's brake pedal sits slightly closer to you than the gas pedal? This design isn't an accident.

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Have you ever noticed your car's brake pedal sits slightly closer to you than the gas pedal? This design isn't an accident.

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Have you ever noticed your car's brake pedal sits slightly closer to you than the gas pedal? This design isn't an accident.
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