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
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.
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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