Vision narrowing under "spirited" driving, Normal or not? |
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Vision narrowing under "spirited" driving, Normal or not? |
Tom Perso |
Nov 3 2005, 06:22 PM
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Crazy from the Cold... Group: Members Posts: 647 Joined: 8-August 03 From: Kalamazoo, MI Member No.: 1,003 |
Hey Guys,
I am a pretty inexperienced auto-x/track driver. In my life, I've done a total of 2 auto-x events and done some ride-arounds at the track. I don't normally drive "spirited" on the street, but I've found a nice backroads on my way home from work. Quite a few twisties, fall colors on the trees, and sunlight peeking thru. It's quite a relaxing time after a hard day of work. I'm pretty comfortable with the curves, and most of them are fairly open so I can see around the curve. So, with that, I've put the BMW 325IS thru it's paces today. (The 914 is on jackstands, sans engine). So, I've noticed that when I'm really winding the car out and hanging near the limits, my vision narrows - much like that in a "fight or flight" situation. I noticed this when I was at my auto-x's which was very disconcerning when you're trying to look ahead for the next turn, keep an eye on the gauges, and have a general "feel" of where you are on the course, when you have tunnel vision. Is this a normal occurance, or is this just me and my inexperience? Anything that I can do? I would assume that having a more open field of view while hanging it out thru a corner would be most benificial - especially in a track situation. Watching the line you're on, checking the car in front of you, and the ones in front of them. Any thoughts? Thanks, Tom |
soloracer |
Nov 3 2005, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
Anyone who rides a motorcycle understands the "look where you want to go" and the "keep your head up" mantra. I find that since I got my motorcycle and took a course on how to ride it that I am a better driver. Many of the basic ideas necessary to stay alive on a motorcycle translate to go driving practice in a car.
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