1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 206

0 r Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps ! 0 HIGHVKAY HIPNOSIS Is there actually sucha condition as "highway hypnosis"? is itjust Or plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call ithighway 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 theroad, the droneof 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 road in lessthan a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do abouthighway 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 rearviewmirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on thehighway asan emergency. 193