What is vertigo commonly experienced when?

Vertigo is commonly experienced during high-speed turns as it is often associated with the disruption of the vestibular system in the inner ear. This system helps maintain balance and spatial orientation. When an individual undergoes quick changes in direction, especially at high speeds, the brain receives conflicting signals from the inner ear and the visual system. This discrepancy can result in a sensation of spinning or dizziness, characteristic of vertigo.

In this context, while changes in lighting and altitude can also affect perception and orientation, they are not as directly linked to the immediate sensation of vertigo as high-speed turns. The physiological response occurring during rapid directional changes is much more likely to provoke those unmistakable feelings of vertigo.