To the reason I’m commenting: I’ve been in a few car accidents, and I’m proud of myself for the way I can now calmly tell the driver to “jesus, stop!” or “Watch the light!” Instead of incoherent gasping or screaming or other less-comforting involuntary reactions.

There’s a moment of sheer panic that comes from life-threatening situations, that I’m sure you’re familiar with. In the beginning, it’s uncontrollable: you *must* react. But paramedics deal with this kind of thing, too, and with enough practice, I’m sure you’ll do it.

It might be more helpful to try and look at the license plates while you’re dancing, while your body is occupied in some way, than it would to just study them at a desk or something. But, not being an educational therapist, I’m just being intuitive.