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, yo~~r vehicle can leave the
road in
less
tlzcm
N
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:
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.
Driving on steep
hills
or mountains is different from
driving
in
flat or rolling terrain.
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