Through the fault of asleep drivers, hundreds of accidents of varying severity occur annually. Everyone knows that getting behind the wheel when your eyes close is deadly. And, nevertheless, sometimes the circumstances are such that you need to go, no matter what.
For those who happen to drive in a state of extreme fatigue, we offer Top 10 ways to stay awake.
10. Change in physical condition
A person becomes more cheerful with any change in physical condition. There are various ways. For example, exercise is tension and relaxation of various muscles. You can wipe your face with a damp cloth, or even better, wash with cold water. Some drivers are encouraged by the active rubbing of their ears or driving barefoot.
9. Concentration
At the first signs of drowsiness, you can invigorate by concentrating. It is necessary to take the correct posture by straightening the back of the seat and placing your hands on the steering wheel correctly. You need to try to consciously perceive traffic information, concentrating on it. You can also try to read signs, poles or determine the brands of oncoming cars. Focusing on fine details helps to bring down the monotony of road traffic.
8. Conversations
One of the easiest, most reliable and also free ways is communication with passengers. An interesting conversation like nothing else stimulates the brain. In addition, the interlocutor can notice out of place answers in time and stir up the driver.
7. Audio
If you are traveling alone, you can listen to audio recordings. It can be both musical compositions and audio books. You just have to be sure that the recording is actually invigorating. So, for example, classical music or monotonous reading of even the most fascinating detective story, can have the opposite effect.
6. Songs
If just listening to music does not help, then you can sing along. The louder the better. The explanation is quite simple: with loud singing, the lungs begin to work more actively, the flow of oxygen into the blood increases and the whole body wakes up. And remembering the melody and words, you additionally stimulate brain activity.
5. Coffee
Tonic drinks, such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate, can give vigor. But their action is very individual. Half a cup of coffee is enough for one, and another and a liter will not be enough. The duration of exposure is not very long and, again, depends on the individual, but on average the effect will last about two hours.
4. Toning drinks
The action of most "energy" is also based on caffeine with the addition of various components: guarana extract, taurine, various vitamins and acids. They act faster and more efficiently than natural adaptogens. However, it should be remembered that energy drinks are unhealthy, and drinking more than 3 servings per day is highly undesirable.
3. Energy pills
The principle of operation and composition is about the same as that of power engineers. Unlike the latter, tablets do not take up much space in the glove compartment, and if necessary, they can be quickly used. Also, if you know in advance about the upcoming loads, you can pre-drink a small course of medications that improve brain activity, following the instructions for admission.
2. Food
Many experienced truckers take on the road some insignificant snack - nuts, crackers, seeds, small sweets. Their use allows you to diversify the monotonous road, and additional tasks activate the activity of the organism as a whole. The most important thing is not to overeat, because a well-fed person falls asleep much faster than a hungry one.
1. Electronic fatigue alarms
Some modern cars are equipped with systems that, according to the sensors, can warn the driver of fatigue and offer a rest. If such equipment is not in the car, you can purchase a fatigue indicator yourself. Such a device is similar to a Bluetooth headset. It monitors the movements of the head, and if you start to fall asleep, it makes a sharp sound.
