1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 201

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Oris it just plain falling asleep the at wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackawareness, of or whatever. There is something aboutan easy stretchof road with the same scenery, along with the hum the of tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don'tlet it happento you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in than a second, and less you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then hereare some tips: 0 Hill and MountainRoads 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 parking areaand take a nap,get some exercise,or both. For safety, treat drowsiness the highway as on an emergency. Driving on steep hills or mountains different from is driving in flat rolling terrain. or 0 0