1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 171

On the Road Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share the driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up. But do stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way. Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy. On two-lane highwaysor undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you'll want to watch for some situations not usually foundon 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 such a conditionas Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain ahead and tothe sides. Check your falling asleep at the wheel? Call it rearview mirrors frequently and your highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or instruments from timeto time. This whatever. can help you avoid a fixed stare. There is something about an easy stretch Wear good sunglasses in bright light. of road with the same scenery, along Glare can cause drowsiness. But don't with the hum of the tires on the road, wear sunglasses at night. They will the drone of the engine, and the rush of drastically reduce your overall vision the wind against the vehicle that can at the very time you need all the seeing power you have. make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave If you get sleepy, pull off the road into the road in less than a second,and you a rest, service, or parking area and could crash and be injured. take a nap, get some exercise, or both. What can you do about highway For safety, treat drowsiness on the hypnosis? First, be aware that it can highway as an emergency. happen. As in any driving situation, keep pace Then here are some tips: with traffic and allow adequate following distances. Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. 169