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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:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
comfortably cool interior.
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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