People typically lock keys inside a car accidentally due to a variety of reasons. Common scenarios include absent-mindedly leaving the keys inside while unloading groceries or passengers, placing them on the seat or dashboard and then closing the door, or simply forgetting to take them out before locking the vehicle. Rushed or distracted behaviors can also lead to locking keys inside, such as quickly exiting the car to attend to something urgent without grabbing the keys. Another common situation is when keys are inadvertently left in the ignition or the car is equipped with automatic locking systems that engage unexpectedly when the keys are inside and the door is closed. These scenarios highlight the human factor and how easily oversight can result in keys being locked inside a car.

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