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:
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.
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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