Highway driving..

[Lukecool]

I live in Arizona and I was taking I-10 from Phoenix to Tucson the other night heading back from IMAX. I took highway-60 the way there and I had an average trip mpg of 53 traveling at an average of 65 mph. I took I-10 back and I was traveling an average of 75 mph sometimes 80 and my mpgs dumped down to below 40 mpg.

I was using cruise control the entire time and the road conditions were great.

[Moviemike]

Originally Posted by sabrina

Many drivers develop an nearly hypnotic stare at a point on the road not far in front of them. Others stare at the line between lanes.
Both of these types of drivers can be identified by their sudden braking as they notice dangerous situations at the last moment.

As they wake up from their mental nap?

They used to call it "highway hypnois." I deal with it by keeping my eyes moving and my brain active. Use of rest areas for physical activity, is a great help as well.