So do you have to set an alarm clock for sleep time?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewNashGuy, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Cudascious

    Cudascious Medium Load Member

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    I drive more than 2800 miles per week minimum and NEVER use an alarm clock. EVER.
     
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  3. zebcohobo

    zebcohobo Vincent Van Gopher

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    Just stay up 24/7 or is your internal clock professionally calibrated? The force is strong in this one.
     
  4. Cudascious

    Cudascious Medium Load Member

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    I sleep as long as I want. Once in a while I have to get up early, but I also haul ##### and shut down at shippers and receivers, 9 out of 10 times as long as Im checked in they come knock on my door.
     
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  5. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    Wow, I am a very light sleeper due to a childhood experience when my mom left my dad and guys were in the house moving out the furniture late at night while my dad was at work. Ever since that day I wake up easily. Amazing how a childhood experience can affect you forever.
     
  6. Mud Dog

    Mud Dog Tattooed & Insane - Forum Sparkler

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    Id say something like that does stick with ya.
     
  7. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    When you get to my age you need that "extra hour" to get the old pump started again. Showing up at consignee with no heartbeat is frowned upon.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  8. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    OTOH, your company would probably appreciate it. They wouldn't have to pay you for that "last run!":biggrin_25523:
     
  9. libertasvelnex

    libertasvelnex Bobtail Member

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    I ALWAYS set my alarm. I've had this one three years, and have no idea what it sounds like...
     
  10. AXE

    AXE Road Train Member

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    Use an alarm...just gotta figure out how to extend the "snooze" feature to longer then 2 minutes!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    One thing that I did find with an alarm clock. On the rare occasion that I actually needed it to get up, I'd better not have it within arms reach. It was just to easy to turn it off and go back to sleep!
     
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