Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.

Other driving tips include:

○ Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
○ Keep the interior temperature cool..
○ Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides..
○ Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often.

    See also:

    Passing
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    Hill and Mountain Roads
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    Hitches
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