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:
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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.
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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