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.
service or parking area and take a nap, get some
exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
If
you get sleepy, pull
off
the road into a rest,
Hill
and
Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains
is
different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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