How not to fall asleep while driving?
1.) Turning up the radio is an obvious idea, but you need to do more than that. Pick a station with music that you enjoy, and sing loudly! If you’re tired, the radio will eventually just become background noise in your mind. But if you are are interacting (singing) with what you are hearing, you will stay more alert and attentive. 2.) Keep the heat away!! Warm air will make you more sleepy. If it’s summertime and very hot outside, turn your air conditioner on high, and aim the vents right on you. If it’s wintertime, roll down your window and let the cold air in. We all know that it’s tough to fall asleep when we’re cold and uncomfortable. You may get a slight cold or chapped skin, but so what. It’s better than the alternative if you were to fall asleep while driving. 3.) Stop and walk around for a few minutes. Stop somewhere where it’s bright…a store, a reststop, a gas station. You don’t need to go for a lengthy jog. Just get out and walk around a while. Enjoy the fresh air. Talk to
