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> why do we stop at stoplights when no one is around (in the US anyway)? 1) Because we learn habits. 2) Because over-riding habits requires conscious mental a
by afarrell 7y ago
> why do we stop at stoplights when no one is around (in the US anyway)?
1) Because we learn habits.
2) Because over-riding habits requires conscious mental attention.
3) Because when you start exercising the concious mental attention to consider blowing through the red light, its easy to imagine a car or motorcycle traveling through the intersection. Many people find the notion of being in a fatal car crash to be quite scary, so they'll slow down anyway, to look around.
4) Because if you're driving when "no one is around", you're probably driving late at night. So, you're extra-cautious in case there is a drunk driver you don't see.