1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 188

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or whatever. of There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the humof the tires on the road, the drone of the engine,and the rushof the wind against the vehicle that can makeyou sleepy. Don't let it happen to you! If it does, yourvehicle can leavethe road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. Hill and Mountain Roads What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it canhappen. Then hereare 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 rearview 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 onthe highway as an emergency. Driving on steephills or mountainsis different from driving in flator rolling terrain. 4-23