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How do you stay awake?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sean_Memphis, Feb 25, 2015.

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  1. Feb 25, 2015 #1
    Sean_Memphis

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    I know getting your proper sleep is most important, but what if you just have one of those nights...how do you stay awake :?
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2015 #2
    pattyj

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    You mean while you're driving you start to get tired?You find the nearest safe haven and take a power nap,they work wonders believe me.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2015 #3
    FatDaddy

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    I keep my eyes open. If that doesn't work I shut down. Really it's that simple.
     
    FatDaddy, Feb 25, 2015
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  5. Feb 25, 2015 #4
    Giggles the Original

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    power naps dont work for me...if i am to the point where i should stop, i stop, otherwise sunflower seeds, mtn dew and the radio blasting...lol how my husband used to sleep thru that i will never know, but it didnt bother him. i HAVE to have music to drive.....
     
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  7. Feb 25, 2015 #5
    77smartin

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    Crush up a sleeve of saltines and dump them in your pants.

    Driver that went by "lickity split" told me this.
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2015 #6
    Giggles the Original

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    :smt017 :confused:.......
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2015 #7
    dutchieinquebec

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    matches, burning matches....... good luck.
     
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  10. Feb 25, 2015 #8
    pattyj

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    Music makes me more tired.I'll either leave the radio off listen to news and yes even sports.
     
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  11. Feb 25, 2015 #9
    Giggles the Original

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    BORING....lol hubby listens to news ALL the time...drives me up the wall
     
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  12. Feb 25, 2015 #10
    wore out

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    You just gotta get your mind right for a late night flight
     
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