Practice question

What is 'target fixation' and why must instructors help students avoid it?

Focusing too much on the destination; it causes speeding
Staring at a hazard instead of looking where you want to go; it causes the driver to steer toward the hazard
Watching only the vehicle ahead; it prevents awareness of road signs
Concentrating on the dashboard instruments; it reduces reaction time

Answer: B — Staring at a hazard instead of looking where you want to go; it causes the driver to steer toward the hazard

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