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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
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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