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motion induced blindness

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This link will take you to a demonstration of motion induced blindness.

Aviators are taught to always scan the horizon, never fixate on anything. This is a good riding technique also.
Your brain has the capability to analyze what you have already scanned as you continue to scan.
Similar to speed reading. You don't have to see every detail to comprehend the situation.

http://www.msf-usa.org/motion.html

Cagers who say they never saw the motorcyclist, probably didn't. The likely reason is that they did not scan, they fixated on a distant focal point.
This behavior will not stop. Many cagers are simply bad drivers, without being aware of it, and will never change.

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That was pretty cool,& not so cool at the same time.If you know what I mean.I cannt see how anybody doesnt look all over the place when they drive.
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Re: motion induced blindness

Post by Dan.in.Can »

Jeff L wrote:That was pretty cool,& not so cool at the same time.If you know what I mean.I cannt see how anybody doesnt look all over the place when they drive.

yeah i agree a neat demonstration, but scary when you think about it
if you have two or three wheels and a smile on your face then its all good
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Re: motion induced blindness

Post by Maxthegardener »

nice one Bob.......now feeling sea sick :D
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Re: motion induced blindness

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Maxthegardener wrote:.....now feeling sea sick :D
Max...sent you a PM re. BFG.
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