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:

    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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    High-Beam On
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    If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
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