Almost every driver at least once in his life felt terribly sleepy while driving. As statistics show, a sleepy driver can be equated with a drunk, and the highest risk of falling asleep occurs on long journeys. How not to fall asleep while driving?
How to stay awake while driving - 10 common ways
In the event that a driver has spent more than 4 hours on the road, his reaction while driving a vehicle is noticeably reduced. Here are 10 effective ways to stay awake while driving:
- The easiest way is to take a friend with whom you can talk to along the way. Of course, in this case, the driver's attention should be directed not to the friend, but to the road.
- You should not eat before the trip, because after dinner, especially a hearty one, a person tends to sleep.
- Another way is listening to music. It can be either your favorite songs or loud and rhythmic music. Quiet and calm music has the exact opposite effect.
- Energy. It is best to take more expensive energy drinks, such as Red Bull, Burn or similar. Of course, they give a temporary effect, but they can still help.
- Coffee. You can also take hot coffee on the road. The effect will be the same as that of an energy drink. However, you should not abuse this drink, because if you take it after meals, the effect can be exactly the opposite.
- Food. This is not a solid meal, but something simpler, but less safe for health. These can be sucking candies, chips, as well as seeds or crackers. These simple snacks help the driver take a break from driving.
- Electronic signaling devices. Fatigue alarms are most similar in appearance to Bluetooth devices, and their essence is to read all head movements. The principle of operation is simple - as soon as the sensor "sees" that the owner will lower his head, the device will begin to emit unpleasant sounds that help to wake up.
- Air. It is not necessary to turn on a full car stove while driving. In order to stay awake, it is important that the air is slightly cool. It is the cool air that helps to distract from the drowsy state. When it comes to warm periods, you can also lower the glasses. Almost no one can fall asleep if a cold wind blows in their face.
- Water. There are also some drivers who take cold water on a long trip. It can be drunk or used to wash your face in case of bouts of drowsiness.
- Concentration. Also, do not forget that during the trip, the driver does not need to concentrate on any one point. Better instead to analyze and analyze the road, sing songs, move your body and head.
And it is important to remember that people are different, so everyone should choose the method that suits him best. And in the most extreme cases, it is recommended to pull over and sleep for at least 20-30 minutes.
