Other than caffine or sleep.
2007-08-07 12:45:17 · 8 answers · asked by John J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Actually, federal law regulates how many hours truck drivers are allowed to drive. They face VERY heavy penalties and possibly jail time if they are caught driving more than they should. If I'm not mistaken the most they can ever drive is 10 hours with breaks. To stay awake for 10 hours a good night sleep is all that's needed.
Other than drugs along the lines of caffeine there really is no other way to keep the body awake. It is both unhealthy and very dangerous, especially so behind the wheel because reaction times suffer and also concentration. No responsible driver will resort to such measures.
2007-08-07 12:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by fishbone 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not a trucker.
I imagine they
* Get a good nite sleep
* Do not drive more hours than the law allows
* Exercise regularly so that they are in good physical condition, instead of relying on stimulants like other people
* Know when they are getting tired, and pull over to get some rest instead of risking falling asleep behind the wheel
* Talk on CB radio with other people (interesting discussions keep them alert)
2007-08-07 21:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by Al Mac Wheel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fishbone is right about DOT regulations on how many hours a driver can be behind the wheel. These days it isn't easy for a driver to make a living and stay legal.
Coffee, sodas, tobacco, food, and caffeine tablets are the standards, with the occasional wild child popping go-go pills. CB radios are also a big help to staying awake.
Doc
2007-08-07 19:55:39 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are now limited in the USA at least as to how many hours/miles they can travel, and then they MUST shut the truck down for I believe an 8 hour period -
I believe there driving hours are limited to 12 on 8 off
2007-08-07 19:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They switch with fellow drivers in the rig while the other sleeps in the cab.
2007-08-07 19:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Pinyon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of truck drivers use illegal drugs... i have a friend who uses substances i don't approve of. but he drives up to 13 hours a day.. and thats on a bad day.
2007-08-07 19:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I once heard of a guy back in the early 80's. Drove non-stop west coast to the east coast,BIG METH USER!!!!
2007-08-07 19:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by hotdogseeksbun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
speed
2007-08-07 19:53:56 · answer #8 · answered by t f 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋