Causes of highway hypnosisHow to prevent it? Check out our Festive offers upto Rs.1000/- off website prices on subscriptions + Gift card worth Rs 500/- from Eatbetterco.com. ccording to Maharashtra’s highway police, driving on the state’s Samruddhi Expressway, a six-lane and 701-km stretch, has become a major cause for concern: 88 people have died on the expressway in the past six months. These accidents are now being attributed to ‘highway hypnosis’.Highway hypnosis, also referred to as ‘white-line fever’ or ‘driver's hypnosis’, is a psychological condition that can occur while driving for extended periods. The combination of a monotonous environment, steady vehicle speed, and unchanging scenery contributes to the onset of this condition.

Source: Forbes July 04, 2023 11:29 UTC