1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 165

Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition "highway as hypnosis"? Oris it just plain fallingasleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch road with of the same scenery,along with the humof the tires on the road, thedrone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don'tit let f the happen to you! I it does, your vehicle can leave road in less than a second, and you could crash be and . inj ured What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then hereare some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Driving on steep hills or mountains different from is 0 Keep your eyes moving. Scanthe road ahead and to driving in flat or rolling terrain. the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're instruments frequently. planning to visit there, here some tips that can make are 0 If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, your trips safer and more enjoyable. or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or on both. For safety, treat drowsiness the highway as an emergency. 163