Why Do We Sometimes Miss Seeing What's Right in Front of Us?
Sometimes my husband scares me while driving. Ill see an unexpected object well ahead of time, such as an animal crossing the road or a barricade, and warn him, but he seems not to see it until the last second, when hell hit the brakes. Amy Weinstock, Ames, Iowa  Yes. This may occur when your attention is so focused on one aspect of your visual field that you fail to perceive other elements. In the case of driving, you may become hypnotized by the monotony of the road until youre jolted back to awareness. Some people even experience amnesia and arrive at their destination without remembering the drive. Related: An Alarming Number of People Watch YouTube and Netflix While Driving