Life's at stake. Work's pretty hectic, having to travel frequently on wheels. Any good suggestions to keep oneself awake while driving on roads?
2007-03-19 11:22:03 · 13 answers · asked by LucKY 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
This is a good question, because not many people think about these things when they get sleepy behind the wheel. I do the following, & really works:
1 Keep your window slightly open for fresh air, adds more oxygen instead of carbon dioxide in the car
2 Chew gum or other snacks - It is much more difficult to fall asleep while you are chewing/eating something.
3. massage yourself- neck or thigh
4. Drink water - it keeps you refreshed
5. Sing or whistle to some music
2007-03-19 11:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by Cinta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that sleepy driving is as bad or worse than drunk driving. Yes, your life is at stake, as well as mine and everyone else on the road when you are driving sleepy.
Seriously, is your job worth falling asleep behind the wheel and plowing into someone and possibly hurting/killing them? Imagine the guilt you would have. Imagine your family's pain when they get the call that you are dead because you had to drive while too tired. Working this much and not getting enough sleep is not a way to live. You need a new job.
2007-03-19 11:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by Grinch 67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only one that works is taking a nap for 20 minutes or so. Get one of those digital travel alarms. Chemicals work to some degrees but your brain can still turn off for a second or two and at 60 mph that's 176 feet. A lot of bad things can happen in that short distance.
While drunk drivers get all the publicity and the funding , tired drivers kill a lot of people also - including themselves.
The accident report usually says " driver lost control of vehicle" But never mentions what caused that to happen.
So set up your car for taking naps in.
Good luck
2007-03-20 07:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are dead right when you say life is at stake. If you are tired you have to stop - your life is at stake and all those other people on the road too. Would it all be worth it if you killed someone for the sake of a 20minute rest? COuld you live with the consequences of a mistake//???????
2007-03-19 11:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, you'll be surprised what a difference just 15-20 minutes of sleep will make. Just stop somewhere, put the back of your seat down and take a nap.
2007-03-19 11:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by Misha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Melting ice cubes on the back of your neck will do the trick until you are so exhausted that NOTHING will keep you awake.
So it gets a little wet back there, at least you're alive.
2007-03-19 12:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to some gas stations and buy a pack of pure caffeine. you pour that into your drink and stay awake for hours. if you are alone turn up some very loud hevy rock.
2007-03-19 11:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by Grant A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Push in the cigarette lighter, when it "pops" out put the red hot portion of it on the back of your hand. If you are extremely sleepy, drop it between your legs.
2007-03-19 11:39:28 · answer #8 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find some terrible music that is from someone you hate and turn it up really loud your not only stay wake your hate every second of it
2007-03-19 11:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by cute as a button 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to songs and sing along.
2007-03-19 15:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by Tan D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋