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Highway Hypnosis
:,Is there actually such a condtion as "highway hypnosis"?
"Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? .Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness; or whatevm.
There is something. about
an
easy stretch of road with the
same
scenery,
along with
the
hum
of
the tires on th.e road,
the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind :against
.the
vehcle that
c a i ~
~ a k e you sleepy. Don't let it happen
.?to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the soad
h.Eess
tlzan
a second,
and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about h.ighway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can .happen.
Then here a-e 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 t o the sides. Cheek y-our mirrors and your
imtruine'nts frequently.
Hill and Mountain Roads-
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
drivjng .in flat or.ro1ling terrain.
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If-you get sleepy, p.ull off-the road into a rest, service
or-par.king- area and take a asp, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
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