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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually sue-h a condition as “high way hypnosis?" Dr is it just plain Falling asleep at. the wheel'iI 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 mud in fess 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:
0 Make sure your yehicle is well ventilatedi with s ournlhrtuhly cool interior.
0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your renniew minors and your instruments hmuenlly.
I If you get sleepy. pull othhe road into a rest. service.
or parking area and take it nap. get some exercise. or both. For snfety. nest drowsiness on the highway :15 an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains in different from
driving in flat or rollin g terrain.
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