Looming Looming Looming is a term found in the study of perception, as it relates directly to psychology. Looming refers to the rapid expansion in the size of any given image. As the image becomes increasingly large on the perceiver's retina, i.e., when an object "looms", there is an automatic physiological response to perceive the object as an approaching object or surface, instead of one that is stationary or receding. Evidence indicates that looming perception is not limited to the visual modality, but can occur due to auditory or even tactile stimuli. There is a different type of mirage that is
Speed limits in the United States theory, safety problems require a speed lower than what is self-selected by drivers. Examples include: Some states create arbitrary night speed limits applicable to entire classes of roads. Until September 2011, Texas had a statutory night speed limit for all roads with a higher limit. Montana has a statutory night speed limit on all federal, state, and secondary roads except for Interstates. Traffic violations can be a lucrative income source for jurisdictions and insurance companies. For example: Thus, an authority that sets and enforces speed limits, such as a state government, regulates and taxes insurance companies, who also gain revenue