having the music up really loud doesn't really help, I lose concentration on the road, and speeding helps but that's illegal. What should I do?
2007-02-03 06:20:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
To some extent, I think we all "zone out" while driving. We daydream or think about the upcoming work day while driving on "auto-pilot." An experienced driver on familiar turf can get away with this ... to some extent, but if you only have a few years experience or you're driving in an area you're not familiar with, zoning out will definitely increase your liklihood of having an accident.
Turn the radio down. Some minor chit-chat with your passenger is okay, but don't be having a full-blown conversation with them. Don't fiddle with the car stereo or try to reach something in the back seat unless you're at a red light. Don't keep your eyes fixed straight ahead. You need to check the mirrors, cross traffic, kids playing on the side of the road, etc. Be aware of what's going on around you.
You'll be safer and so will everyone else around you.
Ignore that idiot who said you need to take medicine. Medicine would only "work" if you took it from now on. No one should take anything "from now on" unless their life or quality of life was in danger. All medicines have side effects.
2007-02-03 06:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by vita64 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there's a lot of drivers out there like you and at some point, usually after a few at fault accidents, they realize they have to wake up and take this seriously before they kill themselves or hurt someone else. People have often marveled at my ability to stay awake all night pier fishing and drive home at dawn. My secret is that I take life seriously, failure is not an option, death is no mystery to me, it's the very end.
2007-02-03 09:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop driving and take the bus...
Seriously, if you know that you are zoning out and can't find a way to stop this, you shouldn't be on the road. Don't wait until you end up killing someone....
2007-02-03 06:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by rastabudd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop driving. You could cause an accident and not only hurt yourself but hurt other people. If you are not responsble enough to drive without "zoning" out. Don't drive.
2007-02-03 06:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
music is definatly a no. music just makes you more relaxed and tired. but if it is used the right way it can be helpful. I get off around 1am every morning and im always tired, but singing/freestyling to the music has helped. oh and dont use energy drinks, they just keep your nervers alert,that means you wont blink alot, but tecnically you are still asleep.
2007-02-03 06:30:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink alot of Caffiene. What also helps is getting into the music. MOVE AROUND jump up and down and stay excite. Nobody but you is around so why should you car/
2007-02-03 06:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by omgwinky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i always zone out but i some how get to where i'm going. It's ok i think. Although i'm waiting to see flashing lights behind me and look up to see a crossing gaurd plastered to my hood.
2007-02-03 06:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop driving. Get some rest.
You aren't from the Tampa area are you? I have kids to look out for....
2007-02-03 06:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by Tom H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh you kids, you think your sooooo cute.Wait till you kill someone [like Brandy did] and see if your still so cute.
2007-02-03 06:24:46 · answer #9 · answered by don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go see a doctor there is a medicine that will help treat this condition,a lot of people have it,but there's treatment for it,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-02-03 06:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋