my interpretation of the following; framed as perceptual learning:
To understand this stage of skill acquisition we must remember that the involved, experienced performer sees goals and salient aspects, but not what to do to achieve these goals.
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The proficient driver, approaching a curve on a rainy day, may feel in the seat of his pants that he is going dangerously fast. He must then decide whether to apply the brakes or merely to reduce pressure by some specific amount on the accelerator.
— Peripheral Vision: Expertise in Real World Contexts (in the chapter on proficiency stage)