In such cases, the observer may fixate so intently on the target that they steer in the direction of their gaze, which is often the ultimate cause of a collision.
I wonder how many female bicyclists get hit that way...
In such cases, the observer may fixate so intently on the target that they steer in the direction of their gaze, which is often the ultimate cause of a collision.
I wonder how many female bicyclists get hit that way...
Maybe snow removal equipment should be painted white, with no lights.
Target fixation - Wikipedia
Target fixation is an attentional phenomenon observed in humans in which an individual becomes so focused on an observed object (be it a target or hazard) that they inadvertently increase their risk of colliding with the object... <snip>
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