What should you do to avoid highway hypnosis?

To effectively avoid highway hypnosis, it's essential to not fixate on a single point for extended periods. Prolonged staring at one object can lead to a trance-like state, causing fatigue and a lack of awareness, which can impair your ability to react to changing road conditions or unexpected obstacles. By diverting your gaze frequently, you can keep your mind engaged and maintain situational awareness, which is critical when driving for long periods on the highway.

While other strategies, like keeping music at a low volume or consistently checking your speed, may help with overall alertness or speed regulation, they do not directly address the monotony of long stretches of road that can lead to highway hypnosis. Maintaining a steady speed is important for safety, but if you're already in a state of hypnosis, speed alone won’t help you regain focus or alertness.