Scotoma Mental Blind Spot Scotoma is a sensory

Scotoma = Mental Blind Spot Scotoma is a sensory locking out of the environment caused by conditioning or prior expectation. (The Pacific Institute) I It’s the “truth as perceive it” based on: • my upbringing • my conditioning • my prior expectation

Following are a couple of exercises to demonstrate how we may not always see/interpret things just like other folks do. In this “ink dot” exercise, see how quick you can find: • an arrow • an indian head with feather sticking up • a house with a chimney • a “top hat”

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We’re all aware of “Physical Blindspots” present in vehicles… • Window/door posts • Dark-tinted windows • Tool boxes • Equipment • and more. . .

“Scotomas/Mental Blindspots” of driving are tougher to deal with. Things like… • ‘Knowing your neighbor, Sammy Jo, always goes to work before 6: 00 AM. • ‘Knowing you’ve gotta speed to finish your route by 4: 00 PM. • ‘Knowing your cat-like reflexes are quick enough to handle any situation come rain or shine. • ‘Knowing that your kids never chain the front of your ole truck to the tree by their sandbed.

A Driving Scotomas …taking a Classic around the block. Blindspots in your “Space Cushion”

Blindspots Even when you’re really watchin. . . the “Blindspot Devil” is tryin to set you up!

Pump Stand

Scotoma: Passenger Side 2’ 9” 3’ 4”

Scotoma: Passenger Side Front

We have blind spots on the driver’s side, too. . . they’re smaller… but just as REAL! Pressure Gauge

Footprint of a Blind. Spot Scotoma 78’ 19’ 21’ Looking over toolbox 26’ 45’ 19’ 13’ 5’ 53’ 19’ Looking over headrest 38’ thru side window Note: Measurements taken on flat ground with Dodge D 1500 Supercab, with & without toolbox and 5’ 7” driver.

Fight Blind. Spot Scotomas by: • Using the First Move Forward. • Protecting your “space cushion”. • Knowing BIG blind spots exist on all sides. • Placing properly positioned & sized markers.