Do stimulant drugs help?
Not very much and the benefit does not last long. Drugs do help to keep you from falling asleep, but they are no substitute for sleep. Relying on stimulants instead of sleep can be very dangerous. Driving sometimes becomes erratic when stimulants are taken and your chances of having an accident increase. Does fatigue make people drive badly? Yes, but not very badly. You may find that your driving is rough and unskilful but not actually dangerous. The real danger is falling asleep. How long can I keep going? This depends on how often you want to drive. For one long journey, you may be able to go for 12 or 14 hours, if you are driving in the daytime and you have had a good night’s sleep. If you are driving at night after a day’s work, 3 or 4 hours may be too much.Recent research suggests 9 to 10 hours as a maximum. If you are driving on several successive days, you should not go beyond this limit. What can I do to keep awake? NOTHING! Once you have begun to feel drowsy, it is time to sto
