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
cf
soc-ond,
and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you
do
about highway
aware that
it
can happen.
Then here are some tips:
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Make sure your vehicle is we1
comfortably cool interior.
1ypmsis'? First. be
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0
I
ventilated.
with
a
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 nlountains is different from
driving
in
flat
or
rolling terrain.
If
you drive regularly
in
steep country, or
if
you're
planning
to
visit there, here are some
tips
that can make
your trips safer
and
more enjoyable. (See "Off-Road
Driving"
in
the Index
for
information about driving
off-road.
)
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