1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 149

There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the humof the tires on the road, the drone the engine, andthe of rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to 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, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with acomfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your 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 on the highway as anemergency. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep countly, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. I 147