Highway Hypnosis
Is
there actually such a condition as “hghway 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.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and
to
the
sides. Check your 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.
Hill and Mountain
Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains
is
different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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