1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 204

Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Oris it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? of Call it highway hypnosis, lack awareness or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch road with of the the same scenery, along with hum of the tires on the of the road, the drone the engine and rush of ,thewind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave the road i less than a second, and you could crash and be n injured. be What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, 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 Driving on steep hillsor mountains is different from the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your driving in flat or rolling terrain. instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest, service or or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 4-23