Strange or bizarre tips for drivers

Definitely carry the back scratch-er. Like brickman said it is also a useful tool.
I also carry a fly swatter. If you get a good stubborn fly in your truck, it will drive you insane.

 

I'm not a trucker yet, but I'm one of the two drivers of my band tour bus. We travel alot at night. Driving all night long, especially on boring stretches of Interstate, can be taxing to say the least. I find that in addition to my regular caffine boosters like coffee, Mountain Don't, and Choke-a-Cola, something crunchy helps me to stay awake and alert. Understand, you don't want to stuff yourself or over-snack. Just a bag of my favorite Chex-Mix beside me, allows me to grab one or two peices and nibble as I drive. It may not work for some, but I find the "crunch" helps keep me going. In addition, limit your heavy protein intake before you drive. Protein over-load will make you sleepy. Eat light, and eat some carbohydrates for energy. A good Vitamin pack in the evening will help also.
Last, for night vision and glare, get a good pair of yellow lense shooting classes. I like the Remingtons or Ray-Bans, usually available at gun shops and sporting good stores. They help to reduce the glare of on-comming headlights, headlights in the mirrors and roadside lighting. They also give the night a "brighter" appearance, helping me see better while driving.

 

Glad I'm not the only one that has found "other" uses for the old scratcher...nothing dims your day like having a new box of Cheez-Its slide all the way over to the passenger door.(^*^%^$%#$%$#%$

 

Try the White Chedder or Spicy Tabasco Flavors! Ummmmmm! It's an all nighter.

 

Brings the freakin' tears to my eyes just thinkin' about it.

 

The technical reason chewing will help keep you awake is movment of the jaws stimulates the flow of blood to the brain thereby increasing the oxygen supplie.I had a science teacher tell me once that seeing a student yawning was actually a good thing for the reason listed above.

 

I have invented the perfect device for staying awake. Now don't go and steal this because there might be patents pending. You take a ballcap and attach 30lb fishing line to the back of the hat. Then on the other end you attach a fishing treble hook. You put on the hat then run the fishing line down your back and attach the hook to your nut sack. Then when you dip your head as you're starting to sleep the hook digs in and wakes you up. Be sure you don't have a partner asleep because the screaming will wake them.