How to combat sudden sleepiness while driving

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  1. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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    Every person is different ofcourse but I know I cant take a nap and keep driving without wanting another lol
     
    akfisher, Dec 25, 2017
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    Drip... Drip.... Drip....

    I can hear the sarcasm from here!!! :p
     
    Nukem, Dec 25, 2017
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    You get drowsy around hour seven? Hmm... I wonder if that's why they made those half hour breaks mandatory?

    And if you are having problems eating healthy out on the road, you should look into getting a plug-in cooler and a lunchbox stove. There is no excuse in this day and age to eat garbage on the road. I can live out of a 48" high top Unibilt sleeper for five straight days. Anyone with a condo sleeper should be able to go weeks without a resupply.
     
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    Absolute! Take a nap! I find a power nap of about 45 minutes is all I need when this happens! Merry Christmas
     
    laaylor, Dec 25, 2017
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    I've been thinking this along with stress, and missing family. Is the biggest safety concern in this industry. This is the fist stage of many other issues leading to our health. I think all day every day until my mind is numb. To go to sleep. Or eat food excessively also if I can't sleep. Many seems they drink alcohol before bed. Exercise either make you tired or awake. There is no right answer here. But many issues.
     
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    Watching Qvc or golf makes me nod off easily.
     
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    Man I thought I was the only one that did this!
     
    superhill56, Dec 26, 2017
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    Nap does wonders you don't want to drive drowsy. You put others at risk
     
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    Every person is different. I cannot take naps halfway through my day. I do better getting out and doing some push-ups and walking around the truck and getting a cup of coffee
     
    akfisher, Dec 26, 2017
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    A return back to the old hos rules may help.
     
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