1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 149

On the Road Unless you arethe only driver, itis good to share the driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles (160 km) or twohours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee, tea or soft drinltsand some limbering up. But do stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way. Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy. On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highwaysthat do not have controlled access, you'll want watch to for some situationsnot usually found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to thehighway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and rightoff the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as Keep your eyes moving. Scan road the "highway hypnosis"?Or is it just plain ahead and to the sides. Check your falling asleepat thewheel? Callit rearview mirrors frequently and your highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or instruments from time to time. This whatever. can helpyou avoid a fixed stare. There is something about easy an Wear good sunglasses in bright light. stretch of road withthe same scenery, Glare can cause drowsiness. But don't along withthe hum of the tires on the wear sunglassesat night. They will road, the drone of the engine, andthe drastically reduce your overall vision rush of the wind againstthe vehicle that at the very time you need all the can make you sleepy. Don't let it seeing power you have. happen to you! If it does, your vehicle If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into can leavethe road in less than a second, a rest, service, or parking area and and you could crash and be injured. take a nap, get some exercise, or both. What can you do about highway For safety,treat drowsiness onthe hypnosis? First, be aware it can that highway as an emergency. happen. As in any drivingsituation, keep pace Then here are some tips: with traffic and allow adequate following distances. Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior.