Hill And Mountain Roads - GMC SIERRA 1998 Manual

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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.
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.
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 infolmation about driving off-road.)
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