Why is it so difficult to drive backward in a straight line?
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If you are turning your head too look behind you it’s very likely you’re activating your asymmetrical tonic neck reflex which causes elbow extension on the arm where your head is pointing and elbow flexion on the opposite side, which then turns the steering wheel slightly. It’s why we crash our cars when reaching for something we drop. Source: I’m an occupational therapist.
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