It is associated with scenarios in which the operator is in control of a high-speed vehicle or other mode of transportation, such as motorists, fighter pilots, race-car drivers, paragliders, and motorcyclists.
[1] In such cases, the observer may fixate so intently on the target that they steer in the direction of their gaze, which is often the ultimate cause of a collision.
[2] Target fixation is caused by becoming focused on one thing that is usually distracting, dangerous, or rewarding.
[3] Focus can be caused by "anticipated success", such as when trying to arrive at a destination in a certain amount of time while driving.
[3] While experiencing target fixation, a person can be very susceptible to dangerous situations due to lack of awareness of one's surroundings.