While driving along the African road, I focus my attention about 100 yards ahead. This allows me to watch for major obstacles such as dead cars, cows, or fallen trees. However, it also causes me from time to time to hit some small potholes.
As I discussed this with my traveling companion, she pointed out that different types of roads dictate how far into the future we can see. The smoother the road, the farther down it we can look. A rough road demands that we focus our attention immediately in front of the vehicle. To be a good driver, I must train myself to be aware of both the near and the distant.