Emotions and driving

Color blindness

A inability to distinguish colors

Disability

A diagnosed physical or mental impairment that interferes with or prevents normal achievement in a particular area

Temporary disability

A disability that can improve and clear up

Permanent disabilities

A disability that cannot be cured or improved

Depth perception

Ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects

Glare resistance

Ability to continue seeing when looking at bright lights

Chronic illness

An ailment that lasts over a period of years

Field of vision

All the area a person can see while looking straight ahead

Peripheral vision

Area a person can see to the left and right of central vision

Carbon monoxide

Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas contained in the exhaust fumes of gasoline engines

Road rage

Driving with the intent to harm others

Aggressive driving

Driving without regard for the safety of others

Tunnel vision

Having a field of vision of 140 degrees or less

Night blindness

Not being able to see wall at night

Speed smear

Occurs when objects off to your sides become blurred and distorted as your speed increases

Emotion

Strong feelings such as anger, fear, and joy

Visual acuity

The ability to see things clearly, both near and far away

Fringe vision

The part of your peripheral vision that is closest to your central vision and helps you monitor zone changes

Central vision

The portion of your field of vision which you can see clearly; this is a 10-degree cone shaped area directly ahead

Glare recovery time

Time your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by glare