You may think that you can stop yourself from falling asleep when you drive drowsy, but you can't. You may not even know that you have fallen asleep. This is more likely to happen if you didn't get enough sleep the night before, driving long distances without rest, traveling at night, driving yourself, driving long country highways, taking medication that causes drowsiness, or drink alcohol.
The following are things you should do if you feel sleepy while driving, as Otodiva.com quoted from the University of Rochester Medical Center, among them namely:
- Never drink before and while driving. Alcohol can reduce your driving ability and make fatigue worse. Driving under the influence of alcohol too illegal.
- Try not to drive long distances alone. If you have a companion beside you, You will have someone to talk to. Plus you can take turns driving.
- Get minimal sleep 8 jam. You are more likely to be sleepy if you sleep less than 8 hours the night before.
- Don't start your trip so late that you drive during bedtime. Start when you feel fresh.
- Pay attention to your posture while driving. Raise your head and don't slouch.
- Take a break at least every 2 jam. Stop in a peaceful and densely populated place for a walk.
- Drink 2 cup of caffeinated drink such as coffee, if you can have caffeine.
Signs of feeling sleepy while driving :
- Can't remember the last few miles you drove.
- Having difficulty focusing or keeping your eyes open.
- Having trouble keeping your head.
- Slanted road.
- Yawning repeatedly.
In this case, it is very important to pull over to a safe place. Turn off your car, lock your door, and nap for more than 15 minutes at rest areas or rest areas around the road you are taking. You'll wake up refreshed and ready to reach your goals safely.
