How Can I Avoid Feeling Sleepy While Driving?

Do you get a good night's sleep before traveling (at least 6 hours of sleep the night before the trip)?

Do you avoid traveling at night?

Do you take regular breaks every 2 hours or 100 miles?

Do you listen to lively music while driving?

Do you ventilate your vehicle not to be stuffy while driving?

Do you drink a cup of coffee or tea before or during the trip?

Do you choose healthy energy snacks instead of junk food while driving?

If you are traveling with someone else, do you take turns while driving?

Based on your answers, there are a few more ways to avoid feeling sleepy while driving. Before you go on a long journey, it is important to get a good night's sleep. You should sleep longer than 6 hours the night before the trip. It would be ideal to avoid night trips because your body is biologically programmed to sleep between midnight and 6 o'clock in the morning. You should take regular breaks while traveling. You need to rest every 2 hours by taking a short walk or stretching. The silence in the car can be conducive to sleep, so you should listen a lively music while driving.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to avoid feeling sleepy while driving. Make sure your vehicle is not stuffy or too warm. You can turn on the air conditioner or open the windows to feel fresher. You can drink a cup of coffee before or during the trip because caffeine is a stimulant and will help you stay awake longer. If you are hungry, you should eat healthy energy snacks. Junk food is rich in fats and carbohydrates and can make you feel sluggish and tired. It would be ideal to travel with another person so that you can take turns while driving.