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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 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:
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 rearview 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.
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