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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 y o u r e y e s moving. Scan the road ahead and
to
the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
I f you
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d w p y . pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking xe;L
and
take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety. treat drowsiness on the highway as
an
emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
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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 information about driving
off-road.)
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