Powers of observation in emergencies

How observant are you when you're driving? I found out today that I'm not nearly as observant as I thought I was. I was on my way to work, within a half mile of my house, when the car in front of me hit a pedestrian. I stayed until the authorities showed up to be a witness, and realized how much I don't notice when I'm on the road. I was asked where I was, where the other car was, and where the people were. ( Read more... )