ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fis phenomenon

The fis phenomenon is when a car or other vehicle appears to be going backwards even though it's actually moving in the forward direction. This happens when you're driving at a certain speed and a pattern on the road, like stripes or bumps, creates an optical illusion that tricks your brain into thinking the car is going the opposite way.

It's like when you spin around really fast and things look like they're moving in the opposite direction. But with the fis phenomenon, the illusion happens when you're moving forward! It can be really confusing and even make you feel a little dizzy or disoriented.

To avoid the fis phenomenon, it's important to pay close attention to the road and your surroundings. Try not to focus too much on any one thing for too long, and if you start to feel weird, take a break or slow down until things feel normal again.