1993 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 164

On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you'll wantto watch for some situations not usually found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually sucha condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or isit just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush the wind of against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happento you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, beaware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from timeto time. This can help you avoid a fixed stare. 1 6 3 m - u