1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 181

On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you'll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off road, the pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. What can youdo about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. e Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such condition as "highway a hypnosis"? Or is just plain fallingasleep at the wheel? it Call it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or of whatever. the sides. Check your rearview mirrors frequently to and your instruments from time time. This can help you avoida fixed stare. m Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can of There is something about an easy stretch road with the same scenery, along with hum of the tires on the the road, thedrone of the engine, and the rushof the wind against the vehicle that can make sleepy. Don't let it you happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. cause drowsiness.But don't wear sunglasses at night. They will drastically reduce your overall vision at the very time you need all the seeing power you have. 0 If you get sleepy, pull off the road intorest, service, a or parking area and take nap, get some exercise, or a both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. As in any driving situation, keep pace with traffic and allow adequate following distances.