Sleep Deprived Driving?

Kroy · 03-04-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearcraft

most of the time i'd pinch my arm and my thighs. in rare occasions i'd slap myself or shout at the top of my lungs while driving.

my friend's dad used to use tobasco sauce. not sure in the eyes, nose or mouth. Guessing the latter two, probably nose. that would keep me awake. sounds super uncomfortable.

gun6slinger9 · 03-05-2011, 01:42 AM

Dont do it. But if you must then crank down the window so you get a constant breeze and fresh air on your face, listen to upbeat music, and drink lots of fluids.

JayKay335i · 03-05-2011, 03:41 AM

ops dead now. Thats effed up.

KingOfJericho · 03-05-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

Dont do it. But if you must then crank down the window so you get a constant breeze and fresh air on your face, listen to upbeat music, and drink lots of fluids.

This does not work, btw. I did all of those just before crashing.

jpsum · 03-05-2011, 12:40 PM

Definitely very dangerous to drive without rest. But if you reall have to, this is what I do to prevent from going into that half as sleep mode.

Candy bar. Sugar will keep you up.
redbull. For obvious reason
Cigarette. Not because of the smoke, but it keeps your mind alert because you have to worry about the lid cig in the car.
keep a topic in your head and do some brainstorming. This could be anything. A business idea or something, just keep your mind busy.

If you fall into a half as sleep mode, its too late. Nothing will help except if you pull over and get out of the car.

SchlauCow · 03-05-2011, 12:48 PM

Try to take a nap because it's unlikely you need to go anywhere unless it's exigent.

I drove while tired only once (last time I will do that) -- I hallucinated and went into some day dream mode, then a few seconds later I saw a huge flock of black birds fly past my window. I 'woke up' and realized that nothing was there and I was veering (luckily there was little traffic on the highway). I took that as a sign and pulled over, took a nap, then drove back home.

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gun6slinger9 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 428xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	Dont do it. But if you must then crank down the window so you get a constant breeze and fresh air on your face, listen to upbeat music, and drink lots of fluids.
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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	ops dead now. Thats effed up.
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jpsum Major 286 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Definitely very dangerous to drive without rest. But if you reall have to, this is what I do to prevent from going into that half as sleep mode. Candy bar. Sugar will keep you up. redbull. For obvious reason Cigarette. Not because of the smoke, but it keeps your mind alert because you have to worry about the lid cig in the car. keep a topic in your head and do some brainstorming. This could be anything. A business idea or something, just keep your mind busy. If you fall into a half as sleep mode, its too late. Nothing will help except if you pull over and get out of the car.
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SchlauCow ****** 145 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	Try to take a nap because it's unlikely you need to go anywhere unless it's exigent. I drove while tired only once (last time I will do that) -- I hallucinated and went into some day dream mode, then a few seconds later I saw a huge flock of black birds fly past my window. I 'woke up' and realized that nothing was there and I was veering (luckily there was little traffic on the highway). I took that as a sign and pulled over, took a nap, then drove back home.
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