What does 'target fixation' mean for motorcyclists?
Keeping your eyes fixed on the road ahead
The tendency to steer toward whatever you are looking at, even if it is a hazard
Using your mirrors to track vehicles behind you
Focusing on the speedometer while riding
Target fixation is the dangerous tendency to steer toward whatever you are looking at. If you stare at a pothole or obstacle, you may ride into it. Always look where you want to go, not at what you want to avoid.
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