Ford's ROXIMITY application allows drivers to find nearby destinations from...

Ford's ROXIMITY application allows drivers to find nearby destinations from the center console of their vehicle. Credit: Ford Motor Company

Given that the average age of cars and trucks in the United States now tops 11 years, most new car buyers are unprepared for some of the new trends and technologies they’ll find when they climb behind the wheel of a new car or truck.

More importantly, they could be annoyed, a realization that may not come until after the paperwork is signed, they’ve driven off the lot and it’s too late. So, in the interest of alerting drivers to the newest features that could irritate, annoy and aggravate, here are some things to consider when you test-drive that new ride:

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