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:
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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.
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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