Owner's Manual

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HIGmAY
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
tlm
n
secmd,
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:
0
Make sure your vehicle
is
well
ventilated,
with
a
comfortably
cool
interior.
0
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.
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