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Reply	Anonymous says: When the eyes move from left to right they move smoothly, but when they move right to left they do so in a series of small jerks. (This isn't noticeable at short range and doesn't affect reading, so readers of Arabaic and Hebrew aren't disadvantaged, but it can be seen through binoculars when, for example, birdwatching, when scanning along a shoreline). I think this would make it easier to watch a race going from left to right, and might explain the direction of athletics races.  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, human body.
	posted on 2008-10-30 20:44:00 | Report abuse

Reply	Anonymous says: Horse tracks and automobile tracks also run counterclockwise, so it most likely has nothing to do with the human body's ability to turn one way or the other.It could have something do with occular balance, looking over your shoulder left might be easier or more efficient. All of these sports feature at least a human rider, driver, or runner.  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, human body.
	posted on 2008-10-30 20:51:00 | Report abuse

Reply	Humphrey van Polanen Petel says: All F1 race tracks run clockwise apart from Sao Paolo and Istanbul. Why I don't know. Myself, I prefer left turns on foot, bicycle and car.  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, human body.
	posted on 2008-10-30 21:12:00 | Report abuse

Reply	Anonymous says: Race tracks for athletes follow the rules for cars, vehicles, walkers and cyclists on roads in USA and most other countries. It is natural to follow established rule of surface travel followed since birth. – Ravinder Singh inventor  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, human body.
	posted on 2008-10-30 23:56:00 | Report abuse

Reply	Brabenec says: Speculating on a paleotologic level -- for many thousands of years when fleeing or pursuing, mankind used hand held weapons that required short range use. To run with a clockwise drift would have tended to place the foe or prey to his left, requiring him to flail across his body resulting in a shorter reach and greater danger, both decided disadvantages. To run counterclockwise would have allowed the reverse, significant advantages. Albeit incremental it's factors like these that fostered survival. Just a thought.  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, human body.
	posted on 2008-10-31 00:50:00 | Report abuse

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