Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway
hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the
wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Do
not 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 a
comfortably 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 an emergency.
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 country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable. See
Operating
Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on
page 4-17 for information about driving off-road.
4-38
Содержание ESCALADE EXT 2004
Страница 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v...
Страница 6: ...NOTES vi...
Страница 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10...
Страница 145: ...NOTES 3 3...
Страница 146: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...
Страница 320: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC 6000 H O V8 engine you will see the following 5 10...
Страница 426: ...5 116...
Страница 447: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...
Страница 448: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...