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.
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Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and
to
the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
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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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