1995 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 210

0 Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time avoid a major storm system? to 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? H I G W A Y HITNOSIS Is there actually such a conditionas "highway hypnosis"? Or is itjust plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highwayhypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the samescenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone the engine, and of the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen toyou! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do abouthighway hypnosis? First, be aware thatit can happen. Then here are some tips: 0 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 rearview 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 thehighway as anemergency. 4-23