Target fixation

[carreauchompeur]

Odd one, this. I'd heard about it with motorcyclists before however think I experienced it today on a long-ish run.

Went for an overtake, plenty of room, wide road, good visibility and speed differential. I was aware of a car approaching in the other direction and knew I could complete the overtake safely... As I passed them the passenger was giving me the coffee beans. I decided to review the dashcam video and noticed that my return to my side of the road was much longer than it should have been- In fact I felt it at the time. I'm sure this was due to being over-aware of the approaching car!

It still wasn't particularly marginal, there was loads of space and well inside safe parameters, but it's a scary thing to feel!

Any similar experiences?

[carreauchompeur]

Very interesting stuff, thanks. I'm quite annoyed at myself for having unintentionally alarmed another road user, it's good to think about these things and analyse how to do better though. I would post the video but it's a messy-looking overtake!

[carreauchompeur]

LordGrover said:

Considering your line of work, have you taken any of the driving courses?

Yup, completed a response course (3wks) about 8yrs ago. No formal training since but always looking to improve when out and about.