User Guide
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
secund,
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 mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If
you
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dwpy.
pull
off
the
road into a rest, service
or
parking
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and
take
a
nap, get some exercise,
or
both.
For
safety.
treat drowsiness
on
the
highway as
an
emergency.
Hill
and
Mountain Roads
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Driving
on
steep hills or mountains
is
different from
driving
in
flat or rolling terrain.
If
you
drive regularly in steep country, or
if
you’re
planning
to
visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off-Road
Driving’’ in the Index for information about driving
off-road.)
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