The dashboard is the center console of the car that houses all the controls for the driver and passenger. It typically includes the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and radio buttons. The dashboard is also where you find the heater and air conditioning controls, window switches, and windshield wipers. Some cars have additional features like navigation systems or cup holders built into the dashboard.

When it comes to car design, symmetry has been shown to be an important factor in creating a feeling of order and control. Symmetry can create a sense of harmony and balance which is why most people prefer symmetrical designs when it comes to their homes and clothing. But did you know that symmetry can also evoke subconscious sexual pleasure? It turns out that the symmetry of a car’s dashboard may just be a subtle way to trigger our primal urges!

One study found that symmetrical objects tend to elicit more positive emotional responses than asymmetrical ones. This effect was especially strong when it came to male participants who viewed images of women.

This doesn't mean that men are attracted to all things symmetrical - there were still differences between the sexes. In general, both men and women responded positively to symmetric faces and bodies but not so much to symmetrical abstract shapes. So what does this mean for the symmetry of your car's dashboard?

Studies have shown that drivers feel more comfortable behind the wheel of a vehicle with symmetrically arranged instruments. And it makes sense - after all, if everything on the dashboard looks different then we would likely get confused trying to figure out how each part works! A symmetrical layout helps us make sense of our environment by providing a reference point from which we can navigate through the controls. Plus, symmetrical patterns seem familiar and reassuring, reminding us of nature itself (think about how flowers and leaves grow).

But beyond its functional benefits, symmetrical design has been linked with arousal in humans as well. One study showed that both men and women had increased heart rates while viewing symmetrical stimuli compared to asymmetrical ones. The researchers speculated that this might be due to a psychological mechanism called "fitness indicators" whereby symmetry indicates healthy genes and good breeding stock. Symmetry is also often associated with physical strength, beauty, and youthfulness - all qualities that are linked with attractiveness. So could the symmetry of your car's dashboard be subconsciously activating these same desires?

Some car manufacturers have capitalized on this effect by using curvaceous designs for their dashboards.

BMW famously uses an arch-like shape for their iDrive system which curves down towards the driver like a seductive woman's body. Other brands have incorporated flowing lines or swooping curves into their instrument panels. These features may appeal to our biological urges without us even realizing it!