Highway hypnosis is an altered mental state.
It occurs when an individual zone out while driving a vehicle.
Due to continuous driving on a monotonous stretch for long hours, the drivers get hypnotised and sometimes lose control.
That time they reach a state where there is a temporary disconnection between brain and body.
This results in driver losing the control of vehicle and leads to accident.
It is also possible for the vehicle drivers to fall asleep with their eyes open and continuing to steer.
To avoid highway hypnosis,
1. We must get a good night's sleep the night before the long drive.
2. We must avoid driving during late nights or early in the morning.
3. We must remain in a good posture..
4. We must take frequent breaks.
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