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Tips for Staying Awake While Driving

January 16, 2016 By Stefanie

Staying-Awake
Sometimes it is super easy to get tired while driving. It’s almost ironic that you can nearly fall asleep while driving a car, but struggle to fall asleep in your own bed at night. If you will be driving a long distance, or if you just need help staying awake while driving, check out these tips.

Caffeine is the Cure

Staying awake while driving is important, so why not stock up on caffeine? It’s one of the only items you can drink that will actually keep you awake. Some people aren’t even affected by caffeine, but for others it’s the absolute best thing to help keep them awake while driving. Keep in mind that caffeine is a stimulant, so it’s designed to keep your mind ultra-focused.

Play Your Favorite Music

As long as your favorite music isn’t a children’s lullaby, then you should have no trouble finding a tune to help you stay awake. Music can help keep your mind focused as you drive. 

Travel with a Partner

It’s always nice when you have someone in the passenger seat helping to keep you awake. They can talk to you or even keep an eye on you to make sure you don’t doze off while driving. If you have kids, they may not be completely reliable whenever you’re driving. In fact, you may hope they take a little nap, so you can actually concentrate on the road.

Take Your Time

When you’re tired and driving, you seem to make decisions in a hurry. When trying to stay awake while driving, take your time. Taking your time will allow you to process your driving decisions better. Just remember that being in a hurry, while driving, is never worth your life or anyone else’s.

Pull Over

When it comes down to it, you probably shouldn’t try driving when you are overly tired. If you cannot seem to stay focused on the road, then pull over. It’s always best to be safe. A parking lot is the perfect place to take a quick cat nap, while parked. You should always lock your doors and stay vigilant though, just to be safe. Want to sleep in a new car? Car shop online at East Hills Chevrolet.

Have Snacks on Hand

Sometimes chewing on something crunchy like peanuts or ice can also help you to stay awake while driving. Get some of your favorite treats to nibble on while you drive, but make sure the snack isn’t individually wrapped, that can be a distraction.

Keep all of these tips in mind so that you never have to worry about falling asleep at the wheel. And if it helps, try not to drive during those times where you feel most exhausted during the day.

Filed Under: Safety, Travel Tagged With: cars

Comments

  1. Burt Brothers says

    May 17, 2017 at 7:09 PM

    Keeping your focus on the road is very important. Staying awake is the key, as a driver it is a must that you do something to keep you awake. Drinking coffee or taking a nap before driving will help you to stay alert on the road.

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