No matter your level of experience at driving, falling asleep while driving happens to many of us. I want to share with you 5 tips to prevent sleep while driving so that you don't run into an accident.

Why does driving make me sleepy?

There are a couple of reasons; for example, vibrations from your car, boring long roads, or dehydration. Feeling sleepy while driving is very dangerous and can also be hard to avoid, especially during long road trips.

Getting enough rest before driving is the best way to avoid sleeping on steering 

Tips to help prevent sleep while driving

1. Avoid Late Night Driving 

The human body is naturally programmed to be more tired between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am. Also, the darkness within your car will not help your sleepy mindset.

It is best to avoid driving during this nighttime period if you can, but if you can’t avoid it, ensure you’re well-rested and keep the other tips from this article in mind.

2. Take Regular Breaks

It is very important to take short breaks after every hour of straight driving. You will notice that bus drivers of inter-state buses stop at filling stations and roadside markets to take 10-minute breaks just to keep their sanity and reduce the level of stress.

3. Listen To Music

Listening to music that has an upbeat type of sound will help you a lot in beating sleep.

Music can help you avoid falling asleep while driving

You don't want to be listening to slow and relaxing songs because these are part of songs that are dangerous for driving. They set your mind to sleep.

4. Keep your vehicle ventilated 

It is a bad move to drive cars that are not well ventilated.

Roll down windows sometimes to feel a natural breeze of air

Even if your car doesn't have a functioning A/C, just roll down the windows and enjoy the fresh air that will rush in and out of the car.

5. Take energy snacks 

It is very tempting to eat while driving on long road trips but the choice of food determines if you will stay awake or start catching sleep from the air.

You can find energy bars in shopping malls all around 

Foods that contain high levels of fat and carbs can sit on your stomach and make you feel more sluggish, and therefore tired. Instead, take some high energy snacks with you to have on routes such as nuts, protein bars or bananas.

Conclusion

Now that you know 5 tips to prevent sleep while driving, you will have a better time driving. 

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