The disproportionately high number of motorcycle-related traffic accidents may be linked to the way the human brain processes—or fails to process—information, according to new research published in Human Factors, "Allocating Attention to Detect Motorcycles: The Role of Inattentional Blindness." The study examines how the phenomenon of inattentional blindness, or a person's failure to notice an unexpected object located in plain sight, might explain the prevalence of looked-but-failed-to-see (LBFTS) crashes, the most common type of collision involving motorcycles.
According to human factors/ergonomics researchers Kristen Pammer, Stephanie Sabadas, and Stephanie Lentern, LBFTS crashes are particularly troublesome because, despite clear conditions and the lack of other hazards or distractions, drivers will look in the direction of the oncoming motorcycle - and in some cases appear to look directly at the motorcycle - but still pull out into its path.
The study authors suggest training drivers to be more alert for motorcycles.
(Score: 1) by anubi on Sunday January 07 2018, @03:18AM
Thanks... that is *exactly* what I am referring to.
Two motorcyclists riding side by side makes common sense to me. Between both of 'em, they greatly enhance their probability of recognition. Now their combined pattern area is that of a car.
Over here in California, my main gripe is those who go 60 mph through traffic going 50 mph. I am driving a big Ford E350, and my mirrors are already clearing other truck's mirrors by about maybe two feet. There is NOT enough room for a motorcyclist between us. But some try to squeeze in anyway.
And its up to me to decide to either cream the motorcyclist or involve another driver legally in his lane.
That is one decision I hate being forced, by the motorcyclist, to make.
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