There’s a reason reading in car makes you sick – it’s ‘basic instinct’
Many people experience motion sickness when trying to read in a car.
Long road trips can be tedious, and passengers often rely on books to pass the time. However, for some, reading in a moving vehicle can trigger nausea.
According to a TikTok user, approximately 30% of people are affected by this issue. The reason behind it is rooted in sensory conflict, where the brain receives conflicting signals from different senses.
When in a moving car, the body signals motion, but when focusing on a…