because of my work i have to make the trip, by car, from London to Liverpool quite often. it is 250 miles and takes about 3 -4 hours. but i always start dozing off at the wheel after 200 miles, even though i am not tired. This is not only frustrating, but very dangerous. what can i do to prevent this feeling of lethargy?
2007-01-02 06:24:13 · 29 answers · asked by daniel 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
well take caffene pills like the truckers do lol and do whatever u can
2007-01-02 06:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tyler G 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
After about 1½ to 2 hours STOP and take a rest or a breather from the road for 10 minutes at least. Take a drink of water or tea but do not do the coffee and cigarettes bit as it does not work, it is actually more dangerous, the main thing is you must take a break every 2 hours minimum, for the truckers it is the law.Normally when you have an accident when you sleep you do not wake up.!!!!!!!
2007-01-02 06:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Eat high protein, lower fat foods and avoid sugar and simple carbohydrates. So some lean chicken, fruit, things like this. No greasy burgers or bread or chips or candy. For breakfast before you leave, have oatmeal without (much) sugar and some apples or pears. No soft drinks unless they are diet. Drink black coffee or tea without sugar. Complex whole-grain carbs like oatmeal and natural sugars with fiber, like fruits will give you consistent energy and keep you from getting drowsy.
Heavy, greasy foods like eggs and chips and sausage and sugary foods like pastries are guaranteed to make you feel more sluggish within 15-20 minutes of eating them.
Lower your windows to get a blast of fresh air in your face every so often. Run your air conditioning. Keep the cars interior just slightly colder than what is normally comfortable for you.
Listen to some invigorating music, not talk radio or slow music.
Those things together all work quite well for me on long trips.
2007-01-02 06:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat some thing light before starting Do not have heater on all the time circulate fresh air in the car (open window)Stop 1 past Birmingham have walk cup of coffee toilet break wash hands and face. If after first time you try this and you still feel bushed .
Try taking a damp cloth next time swab back of neck face and wrists every so often it helps.
2007-01-02 10:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by bighammy1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. They do not feel the sense like we humans do. This is because we have a central nervous system running through our vertebra (backbone) which sends messages to our brain. This means that if if our leg is hurt, we feel the pain at the top brain. On the other hand, the insects are non-vertebra and they do not have central nervous system. Thus if an ant's leg is crushed, only the leg will feel local pain. Moreover, their pain magnitude is short, since they produce large number of off springs and their life is short. They can also reproduce their lost organs. It has been observed that if you cut a cockroach's head, it will die after a month due to starving. Scientists have cut a lobster's leg and feed him, which he ate. It is also true that except for human beings no other animal is aware of its existence.
2016-05-23 06:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
plenty of fresh air and Extra Strong mints.
Actually it's a lack of oxygen on one part, so open the window or direct the air vent towards your face.
Lack of stimulation also - motorways are very boring. Do not listen to music which can numb the brain a little, tune in to an interesting chat show (Radio 4 has some good stuff and very funny shows too).
And Extra Strong mints to blow the roof of your mouth off, too!
Good luck
2007-01-02 06:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by gorgeousfluffpot 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's bloody dangerous isn't it? I've only ever had the problem on motorways. My golden rule is never have a heavy meal before I go and, if you are really starting to nod off, wind the windows down, whatever the weather. A blast of air usually works.
2007-01-03 08:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop after 90mins to 2 hours for a 30 min break - get out of the car and walk around.
2007-01-02 07:47:50 · answer #8 · answered by David P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get your stereo on, windows down, 1-2 cups of coffee half an hour before you set off, if you can try a different route, suck on sweets preferably mints, get a bluetooth headset and chat to someone, or have a 20 minute nap in a service station half way home.
2007-01-02 06:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sounds corny but this works. Carry a bottle of water, toothbrush and an exciting flavor of toothpaste. When you start to get tired, pull off as suggested. Stand away from your car on the shoulder of the road & brush your teeth. This is very invigorating & works every time. Having been on boring military assignments in the woods, in convoys, and on guard duty....this little trick has saved me loads of times. Besides I learned it from my snake eater Drill SGT... it has to be good stuff. = ) good luck
2007-01-05 16:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by live2ryde74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you "kept dozing off but you werent tired"
your lethargy will cease abruptly one day when you cause a death you or someone else
there is no cure , just plan a break on the way .
see not hard is it?
any speed camera partnerships in the house >
see if you can flash this accident waiting to happen
i despair
2007-01-02 11:32:05 · answer #11 · answered by iceni warrior 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋