1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 185

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is itjust plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretchroad with the of same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, and the rush the wind against of the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don'titlet happen to you! 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 about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: 0 Hill and Mountain Roads 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 a rest, service into or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsinesson the highway as an emergency. 0 Driving on steep hillsor mountains is different from driving in flator rolling terrain. 0 4-23