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Expressway driving can lead to highway hypnosis, a condition of drowsiness or unawareness. You can avoid this condition by

Correct answer

  • shifting your eyes frequently.
  • talking frequently on your cell phone.
  • listening to very loud music.

Explanation

Highway hypnosis 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. Try to prevent the condition by shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another and focusing them upon various objects near and far, left and right. Talking on a cell phone or changing lanes frequently can be dangerous.

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