1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 221

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? it Call highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about easy stretch of road with an the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can makeyou sleepy. Don't let it happen to you! If it does, your vehiclecan leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. Hill and Mountain Roads _ " . What canyou do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some titx: I 0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check yourrearview 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. Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 0 0