Chevrolet 1999 Malibu Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 172)

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Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,

trouble

-free trip. Is the tread good enough for

long

-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the

recommended pressure?

Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook

along your route? Should you delay your trip a short

time to avoid a major storm system?

Maps: Do you have up

-to-date maps?

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. Don’t 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 rearview 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.

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Chevrolet 1999 Malibu Owner's Manual Page 172