According to the Arizona Driver License Manual, how can you prevent the onset of highway hypnosis?
Correct answer
- Pull over and rest whenever you start to feel tired.
- Stop every hour for some mild exercise.
- Get some fresh air and listen to the radio.
Explanation
Extended highway driving may cause highway hypnosis, also known as white-line fever. This is a condition of drowsiness or unawareness induced by monotony, the sounds of the wind and the tires on the pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. According to the Arizona Driver License Manual, anytime you become tired whle driving, you should pull over and rest. Use the radio and fresh air to ward off highway hypnosis. Stop every hour to walk or exercise to stay alert. Note: Other authorities also recommend shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another while you drive and focusing them upon various objects near and far, left and right.
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