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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:
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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.
and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
If you get sleepy, pull
off
the road into a rest, service, or parking area
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.
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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Keep your vehicle
in
good shape. Check all fluid
levels
and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work
hard on mountain roads.
Know
how
to
go
down hills. The most important thing to know
is
this:
let your engine
do
some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear
when
you
go down a steep or long
hill.
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