As per the US department of transportation, nearly half of all vehicle accidents happen as a result of driving fatigue. So how can you keep fatigue at bay while you are at the wheels? Let’s see to that in this presentation.

1. Ways to avoid driver
fatigue: A few tips

2. As per the US department of transportation, nearly half of all
vehicle accidents happen as a result of driving fatigue. Falling
asleep at the wheel as a result of insufficient rest has always
been one of the major culprits behind major accidents. So how
can you keep fatigue at bay while you are at the wheel? Let’s see.
Introduction

3. Talk over music
You might argue here saying that hard rock and metal music
seldom put people to sleep. After a long period of time, any
music has the power to actually lull people into a trance, making
them feel sleepy. Hence, it’s advisable to listen to talk over music
especially after a few long hours with music.

4. Avoid cruise control
While on a long drive, cruise control can be your friend. But it’s
definitely your foe when you are feeling tired. The activity of
using your feet on the gas pedal and brake might not sound much
but it actually helps to keep you wake. Without it, there’s not
much to do. Hence, it’s better to avoid cruise control especially
when you are feeling drowsy at the wheel.

5. Eat healthy
Eating is a good tactic to keeping fatigue to a minimum.
But it does come with a few caveats. Eating healthy and
crunchy snacks during driving is deemed fine but eating
too much sugar is not. That’s because sugar can lead to
highs and lows which in turn can result in drowsiness and
ultimately to crashes.

6. Drink caffeine
Caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea and soft drinks can be really
helpful in moderation. But try not to overuse them. Have a coffee
or a caffeinated beverage sparingly. Once every four hours is
recommended as a part of a rule of thumb.

7. Turn up your AC
Put the temperature inside the car a few degrees lower than your
comfort zone so that you can at least feel the chill. This can
definitely help you to stay alert.

8. Conclusion
Almost all solutions mentioned above are temporary. The
permanent one still remains the same. There’s still no alternative
to having a good night sleep before the day of your drive. And try
not to drive more than 8 hours per day. Small things like that can
go a long way indeed.

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