Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Wi~~clsl~ield Wcuher F11,fid:
Is
the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper
Blcrdes:
Are they
in
good shape?
Fuel,
Engine Oil,
Other.
Fluicls:
Have
YOLI
checked
all levels?
Lunlps:
Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:
They are vitally important to
a
safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is
the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure'?
Weatl?er
Forecnsts:
What's the weather outlook
along your route? Should
you
delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Mcrps:
Do you have up-to-date maps'?
Highway Hypnosis
Is
there actually such a condition
as
"highway nypnosis"?
Or is
it
just plain fdling 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
tlml
u
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 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.
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