1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 179

Hiehv H lis * Hill and Mountain Roads Is there acmauy sucna conamon as "highway hypnosis"? O is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it r highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about easy stretchof road with an of the the same scenery, along with the hum tireson the road, the drone of the engine,andthe rush of the wind that it against the vehicle can make you sleepy. Don't let If happen to you! it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be 0 . What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware thatit can happen.. Then here are some tips: 0 0 ,Makesure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills or mountains different from is the sides. Checkyourrearview mirrors and your or driving in flat rolling terrain. instruments frequently. If you get sleepy,pull off the road intoa rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety; treat drowsiness on the highway 'as an emergency. 4.-22