i am taking a road trip for 8 hours and i need some suggesttions as what to do while im driving
2006-09-01 09:49:27 · 12 answers · asked by guitar_lady81 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Sheesh, I've taken 8 hour road trips hundreds of times to my folks' house. Just try to be rested when you start. I used to start after a day at work! (stupid, stupid, but I was 24). Develop a liking for coffee, fast. Those drinks like Amp work pretty well (somebody said Red Bull, but I don't care for that one). And listening to some really annoying AM talk radio is good. You can get so peeved at the call-in idiots you won't feel like sleeping at all. If all else fails, look for a safe rest stop and take a snooze, but be careful. One other little thing-- an eight hour drive really dries out my eyes--you tend to blink less, so get some Visine or something like that.
2006-09-01 10:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by myrmidon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots and lots of cool, yummy... water. Really. You WILL have to stop and pee, but you would anyway, on an 8 hour road trip. The water will help you keep hydrated; good not only because people get sleepy when they're dehydrated, but also because it's almost impossible to sleep when you have to pee.
Try to have some fresh fruits and veggies to snack on too - these are much less "sleep-inducing" foods than, say, munching on a bag of chips. Do make sure you eat proper meals - just don't stuff yourself.
Finally - a book on tape (well, CD, probably) is always great - my hubby and I listened to The Godfather on a 12 hour road trip, and were riveted. These are pricey, but I'll bet your local library lends them out.
2006-09-01 17:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by ceekryt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 hours you should be ok. Take a break four hours after being on the road. Eat and walk around for a while.
2006-09-01 16:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the radio on - a good time to develop an ear for heavy metal music. i usually have some kind of sugar snack also, but not chocolate. try and keep your mind occupied. figure out howe far you've gone and how far you have left. stuff like that
2006-09-01 16:54:11 · answer #4 · answered by yonitan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always drink lots of coffee. If you start to doze you may need to turn the radio on, sing, or even slap yourself in the face. Do whatever you have to do not to fall asleep!
2006-09-01 16:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by mr_moto_redux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play the radio or music in the car really loud, then you won't be able to fall asleep as the noise will keep you awake. good luck.
2006-09-01 16:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by wilderone74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some air by opening your car windows. sing along with the song. drink coffee or red bull.
2006-09-01 17:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by tomsbe112104 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only eight hours???
Drink a Mr Pibb.
2006-09-01 16:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
red bull
2006-09-01 16:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by winstonsullivan1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a talk show on radio....
2006-09-01 16:55:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋