Highway Hypnosis
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:
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Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
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Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
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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.
Hill
and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills
or
mountains
is
different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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