Highway Hypnosis; Hill And Mountain Roads - Saturn 2007 Vue Owner's Manual

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. Do not 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 rearview
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.

Hill and Mountain Roads

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