Highway Hypnosis; Hill And Mountain Roads - Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"?
Oris i t @ plain falling asleep at the wheel? C a l l 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! I f 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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