What happens when your brain goes on auto pilot?

Question

I drive a lot, and sometimes I just “scare” back into reality and I realize I wasn’t even paying attention the last few seconds, and it feels weird. Why and how does this happen?

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Answer 1

I spend a lot of time in this state. I feel like it’s and ADHD thing when it happens to excess

Answer 2

I spend a lot of time in this state. I feel like it’s and ADHD thing when it happens to excess