trashbat wrote:Is concentration so important? Concentration on what?
Concentration isn't necessarily the same as alertness. You can be on autopilot but open to interruption if you spot something alarming. I don't really know where the boundaries are though.
jcochrane wrote:I was wondering how others manage concentration.
brianhaddon wrote:trashbat wrote:Is concentration so important? Concentration on what?
Concentration isn't necessarily the same as alertness. You can be on autopilot but open to interruption if you spot something alarming. I don't really know where the boundaries are though.
When I first read this I thought - what's the difference? Then I realised that perhaps concentration is not quite the right term to use. When I drive my main focus is on the driving task, the road, the environment, what is happening around me. I wouldn't say I am on autopilot but other thoughts may enter my head. It is when this alertness drops below a certain level that I think I would be vulnerable so consciously endeavour to make sure it doesn't by relaxing, looking, considering and planning. In fact I think if the driver focusses on one facet to the point of deep concentration then other areas may suffer. This is one area commentary may help - it helps to organise this alertness and bring points to attention.
Regards
Brian Haddon
brianhaddon wrote:In fact I think if the driver focusses on one facet to the point of deep concentration then other areas may suffer.
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Zebedee wrote:Hi all, how do you manage your concentration with passengers in the car? Any tips?
gannet wrote:Zebedee wrote:Hi all, how do you manage your concentration with passengers in the car? Any tips?
start a commentary - that usually shuts them up
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