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OTR Drivers...how do you stay up?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tman78, Oct 10, 2017.

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  1. Oct 10, 2017 #1
    tman78

    tman78 Medium Load Member

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    Hi Friends,

    I'm a local guy and was wondering How do OTR DRIVERS keep themselves awake during a long ### haul OTR?

    Hats-off to you for being able to pull it off...but There's nothing around you and the wheels are rolling..."You're hypnotized" by the road lines...?
    • What do you do to keep yourself awake?
    • What do you do to keep yourself entertained?
    Thanks for your constructive input...

    ~T
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2017 #2
    Suspect Zero

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    Caffine and nicotine generally

    Not much entertainment, work and sleep when I'm out
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2017 #3
    slow.rider

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    You can Bluetooth a documentary off YouTube thru your stereo. That'll kill about 90 minutes. Audio books can last even longer. Then there's only a little while before your next stop. Pull over, drain the lizard, and set yourself up another listen.
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2017 #4
    Dakota1358

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    Good nights sleep keeps me awake.
    As far as entertainment I listen to the radio.
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2017 #5
    prosidius

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    Podcasts, admiring the scenery when you're in the mountains.
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2017 #6
    Tb0n3

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    This scenery will keep you awake.
     

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  9. Oct 10, 2017 #7
    Mattflat362

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    By reminding myself that night driving is WAY better that day driving and telling myself to zip it.
     
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  10. Oct 10, 2017 #8
    Roberts450

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    That would actually be pretty boring. Full jakes and engine fan on in the high hole on the low side will make the 13 mile trip take 20+ minutes.
     
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  11. Oct 10, 2017 #9
    Tb0n3

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    A few cliffs.
     

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  12. Oct 10, 2017 #10
    86mechanic

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    Holy ####! Where's that at ?
     
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