1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 176

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition "highway hypnosis"? as Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. of There is something about an easy stretch road with the same scenery, along with hum of the tires on the the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don'titlet happen to you!If it does, your vehicle leave the can road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. Hill and Mountain Roads What can you do about highway hypnosis? be First, aware thatit can happen. Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicleis 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, pulloff the road into a rest, service or parkingarea and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. Driving on steep hills or mountains different from is driving inflat or rolling terrain. 4-23