Stay Awake Behind the Wheel
Driving when sleep-deprived can be extremely dangerous.
To help you stay awake and alert, follow these suggestions from the National Sleep Foundation:
*Get plenty of quality sleep the night before a long drive.
If there's a time that you typically begin to feel sleepy, avoid driving during that time.
*If you're planning to drive through the night, try to get at least some shuteye between midnight and 6 a.m.
*If driving all day, stop and take a mid-afternoon nap.
*Try to take a break about every 100 miles or so -- stop to get gas, walk around, stretch, nap or get some exercise.
*If traveling with a passenger, it helps if he or she is awake, too. Talk to each other to keep yourselves alert.
To help you stay awake and alert, follow these suggestions from the National Sleep Foundation:
*Get plenty of quality sleep the night before a long drive.
If there's a time that you typically begin to feel sleepy, avoid driving during that time.
*If you're planning to drive through the night, try to get at least some shuteye between midnight and 6 a.m.
*If driving all day, stop and take a mid-afternoon nap.
*Try to take a break about every 100 miles or so -- stop to get gas, walk around, stretch, nap or get some exercise.
*If traveling with a passenger, it helps if he or she is awake, too. Talk to each other to keep yourselves alert.
