1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 182

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition "highway hypnosis"? as Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? it Call highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about easy stretchof road with an the same scenery, along with the hum tires on the of the road, thedrone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle thatcan make you sleepy. Don't it let happen to you! If it does, your vehicle leave the can road in less than a second, you couldcrash and and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis?First, be aware thatit can happen. Then here are some tips: 0 Hill and MountainRoads Make sure your vehicle well ventilated, with a is comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills mountains is different from or the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your driving in flat or rolling terrain. instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest, service or parkingarea and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on highway as the an emergency. 0 0