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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