GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 218)

Is Ihere actually such a condUion as "tiighway
hypnö&is'^ Or
ii ¡1 juit plain iatling asleep a1 the wheel?
Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever,
There is something eboui an easy streich o! road with
ihe same scenery, afong with the hurn of ihe tires on the
road, the drens of the engine, and ihe rush of the
wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't
let il happen to you! И ft does, your vehicle can leave
Ihe road in
I bss ihan a secortd, and you Cfluld crash and
be infured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? Rrsl, be
aware lhat ¡1 can happen.
Highway Hypnosis
• Make sure your vehicle is watl venlilated. with a
corrrfortably cool interior.
• Keep your eyes nooving. Scan the road ahead and
lo Ihe sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequentfy.
• If you get sioepVi pull off the road into a rest,
service or parking area and take a nap. gel soma
exercise, or bolh, Fnr sately, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
Then here are some tips:
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