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What problem can result from fixating on an object in the road ahead?
- A.Your headlight will become brighter
- B.Your brakes will apply automatically
- C.You will automatically swerve around it
- D.You tend to steer toward what you stare at, so look toward your escape path instead
Correct answer
D. You tend to steer toward what you stare at, so look toward your escape path instead
Why
This is target fixation: the motorcycle follows your eyes. Deliberately shifting your gaze to a clear escape path helps you steer there instead of into the hazard.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Riding Techniques · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-028).