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Is there acmauy sucn a conamon as "highway hypnosis"?
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is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
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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, andthe 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
.
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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.
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Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check yourrearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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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.
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