1993 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 216

Your Driving and the Road Ontwo-lanehighwaysorundividedmultilanehighwaysthatdonothave controlled access, you'll want to watchforsomesituationsnotusuallyfound onfreeways.Examplesare:stopsignsandsignals,shoppingcenterswith directaccess to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turningleftandright off theroad,pedestrians,cyclists,parkedvehicles,and evenanimals. Highway Uypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis?" Or is it just plain fallingasleepatthewheel?Callithighwayhypnosis,lackofawareness,or whatever. There is somethingaboutaneasystretchofroadwiththesamescenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rushofthewindagainstthevehiclethatcanmakeyousleepy. Don't let it happentoyou! If it does,yourvehiclecanleavetheroadin less than a second, andyoucouldcrashandbeinjured. Whatcanyoudoabouthighwayhypnosis?First,beawarethat happen. Thenherearesometips: Makesureyourvehicleiswellventilated,withacomfortablycoolinterior. Keepyoureyesmoving.Scantheroadaheadand to thesides.Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time to time. This can help you avoid a fixed stare. Weargoodsunglassesinbrightlight.Glarecancausedrowsiness. But don'twearsunglassesatnight.Theywilldrasticallyreduceyouroverall vision at theverytimeyouneedalltheseeingpoweryouhave. it can I yougetsleepy,pull f off theroadinto a rest,service,orparkingarea andtakeanap,get some exercise,orboth.Forsafety,treatdrowsines! onthehighwayasanemergency. As in anydrivingsituation,keeppacewithtrafficandallowadequate followingdistances.. 4-44