Muscle memory

Muscle memory is such a curious/awesome/scary thing.

Usually when I drive home, I have to use my access card to enter the neighbourhood, and then use my remote control to open my gate. Recently they are trying out a number plate recognition system, which is to replace our access card system. And every time I enter, even though I remember to tell myself that I do not need my access card, after entering and when approaching my gate, my hand reaches out to the access card first. Even when I remind myself that I should now just get my remote control, my hand still goes for the access card.

I guess it is because I usually only take my remote control right after putting back my access card. So my hand is not used to getting the remote control directly...