Motor flexibility in the context of traffic
a neuromuscular-psychological property that allows the driver to accurately and smoothly change or modify his motor reactions in response to sudden changes in the traffic situation. It reflects the ability to switch between different control modes (for example, switching from a hard brake pedal to a smooth one or from a firm grip of the steering wheel to a flexible one). This flexibility depends on the ability of the motor brain to integrate sensory signals from the external environment (vision, hearing, touch) with executive decisions. In practice, a driver with motor flexibility is better able to drive a car on slippery roads, when colliding with cars that change lanes unexpectedly, or when encountering unforeseen circumstances on the road. Motor flexibility is also associated with stress regulation; The better the driver is able to calm his muscles and control his emotions, the more effective his motor adaptation.