It is getting darker earlier now. If daylight savings time is causing you strife, here are some tips for you:
The NHTSA says helpful behaviors include (1) planning to get sufficient sleep, (2) not drinking even small amounts of alcohol when sleepy, and (3) limiting driving between midnight and 6 a.m. As soon as a driver becomes sleepy, the key behavioral step is to stop driving-for example, letting a passenger drive or stopping to sleep before continuing a trip. Two remedial actions can make a short-term difference in driving alertness: taking a short nap (about 15 to 20 minutes) and consuming caffeine equivalent to two cups of coffee. The effectiveness of any other steps to improve alertness when sleepy, such as opening a window or listening to the radio, has not been demonstrated.
On the road
Mark Sedenquist, publisher of roadtripamerica.com, says drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. He says fatigued or otherwise impaired drivers bring unnecessary risk to both themselves and everyone around them. He advocates resting as much as possible before a long trip and to adapt a "jet fighter" mentality to try to stay alert: A driver who feels their attention is wavering should scan the road ahead as much as they can and attempt to reach the concentration levels required to fly a million-dollar plane, which could help them stave off the dreaded drowsiness.
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