We’ve all experienced the horrible feeling of barely being able to keep your eyes open while driving a car.
Many car accidents occur as a result of sleepy drivers behind the wheel. It can happen any of us, but here are a few tips available to help you stay awake while trying to get from point A to point B:
- Get adequate sleep.
- Drink caffeine.
- Listen to loud music.
- Turn up the A/C.
- Scream.
- Talk (even if it’s to yourself).
- Turn lights on in your car.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Avoid medications that make you tired.
- Roll down your windows for fresh air.
Being overly tired while driving can impair your judgment and make you unaware of your surroundings. It happens to everyday drivers, drivers with specific occupations such as truck driving, and people who have been out partying till the early hours of the morning!
Read this article for more details on keeping your eyes open on the road. It can become incredibly dangerous. Be careful behind the wheel and get some sleep!