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Passing target: 16 correct signs and 16 correct rules (TLA practice targets)
Freeway and HOV drivingStandalone practice
What is 'highway hypnosis'?
Correct answer: A dull, drowsy state caused by monotonous freeway driving
Why
Highway hypnosis occurs when the steady hum of the engine, the lack of interruptions (like stop signs), and staring at a straight road put you into a dull, trance-like state. Prevent it by shifting your eyes frequently and taking breaks.
Verified against The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook · Freeway and HOV driving · p. 77, 81
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