1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.There is something about an easy stretch of road with thesame scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road,the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind againstthe vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happento you ! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in lessthan a second, and you could crash and be injured.What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, beaware that it can happen.Then here are some tips:0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with acomfortably cool interior.0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and tothe sides, Check your rearview mirrors and yourinstruments frequently.0 If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, serviceor parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, orboth. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway asan emergency.Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.4-22