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
secund,
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 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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