Is
there actually such a condition
as
“highway hypnosis”?
Or is it just plain
falling
asleep
at the wheel?
Call
it
highway hypnosis, lack
of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something.about
an
easy stretch
of
road
with
the same scenery, along with the hum
of
the tires
on
the
road, the drone
of
the engine, and the
rush
of
the wind
against
the
vehicle that
can
make
you
sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you!
If
it does, your vehicle .can leave the
road
in
less
than
a
second,
and
you could crash
and
be injured.
What can you
do
about highway hypnosis?
First,
be
aware that it can happen.
Then here
are
some tips:
e
e
Make sure your vehicle
is
well ventilated, with
a
comfortably
cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and
to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors
and
your
instruments frequently.
If
you get
sleepy,
pull
off
the
road into a rest, service
or parking area
and
take
a
nap, get some exercise, or
both.
For safety, treat drowsiness
on
the highway
as
an
emergency.
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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