1996 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 212

There is something aboutan easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tireson the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against thevehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it vehicle can leave theroad in less than a happen to you! If it does, your second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do abouthighway hypnosis? First,be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: 0 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 mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularlyin steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tipsthat can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for information about drivingoff-road.) 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, coolingsystem and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your enginedo some of the slowing down. Shiftto a lowergear when you go down a steep or long hill. 0 4-29