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#106682 - 09/23/07 12:48 AM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: jshannon]
Matt26 Offline
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Registered: 09/27/05
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As perverse as it may sound I prefer to listen to books I have already read.
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#106793 - 09/24/07 08:57 AM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: Matt26]
Johno Offline
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Registered: 01/05/03
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Loc: Scotland
After coming intimately acquainted with a gravel run-out at the bottom of a hill last week, I wish I'd have read this thread earlier. On the other hand I now recall moments from my childhood I had previously forgotten.
No amount of stimulant can overcome 28 hours of playing soldiers, the only thing that helps is a quick break (15 mins min) and a walk around.
If you are that tired, stop. Its not worth the pain.
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#107074 - 09/26/07 05:56 PM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: picard120]
unimogbert Offline
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Registered: 08/10/06
Posts: 882
Loc: Colorado
I work my police scanner to get situational awareness. Thinking about what's going on up ahead keeps my mind busy. If there's little traffic I'll scan for airplane transmissions or search for frequencies of the towns going by (if I'm in unfamiliar territory)

I'm far too nervous about what the other drivers are going to do next to get drowsy. Maybe you should be more fearful?

In truck driving school they advised a 30 minute nap. Less isn't as effective and more will put you into a groggy state when you try to get going again.

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#107124 - 09/27/07 01:36 AM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: Susan]
OldBaldGuy Offline
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Registered: 09/30/01
Posts: 5695
Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
Fresno? Stay away from Fresno, bad things happen around there all the time!!!
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#107147 - 09/27/07 12:04 PM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: OldBaldGuy]
Kris Offline
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Registered: 04/13/07
Posts: 627
Loc: A Canadian Back in Canada
Originally Posted By: OldBaldGuy
Fresno? Stay away from Fresno, bad things happen around there all the time!!!


Sounds like someone is speaking from experience. The question is, is it good or bad?

Kris
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#109171 - 10/19/07 04:07 PM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: Kris]
sleepfoundation45 Offline
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Registered: 10/19/07
Posts: 1
Hi,



I wanted to let you know that the National Sleep Foundation has launched a new site where you can share or create a memorial for a loved one lost to a drowsy driving crash. The site accepts stories and tributes from anyone whose life has been impacted by drowsy driving. It is a very moving and emotional site; you can read first-hand how a drowsy driving crash can happen to anyone at any time.



To share your memorial or story, please visit www.sleepfoundation.org/memorial The site also offers lots of grief related services and resources too.



Also, if you want to learn more about how to prevent drowsy driving, visit www.DrowsyDriving.org -- there is a wealth of valuable information on the site.



Thank you.

National Sleep Foundation

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#109228 - 10/19/07 09:51 PM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: sleepfoundation45]
OutdoorDad Offline
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Registered: 09/27/07
Posts: 76
I love books on CD or better yet the CDs of the old 30s-40s radio programs when heading out on long trips across open country. the miles fly by.
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#109246 - 10/19/07 11:50 PM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: sleepfoundation45]
picard120 Offline
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Registered: 07/10/05
Posts: 763
Originally Posted By: sleepfoundation45
Hi,



I wanted to let you know that the National Sleep Foundation has launched a new site where you can share or create a memorial for a loved one lost to a drowsy driving crash. The site accepts stories and tributes from anyone whose life has been impacted by drowsy driving. It is a very moving and emotional site; you can read first-hand how a drowsy driving crash can happen to anyone at any time.



To share your memorial or story, please visit www.sleepfoundation.org/memorial The site also offers lots of grief related services and resources too.



Also, if you want to learn more about how to prevent drowsy driving, visit www.DrowsyDriving.org -- there is a wealth of valuable information on the site.



Thank you.

National Sleep Foundation



thank you for the link. I find it very informative. i am checking out the link right now.


Edited by picard120 (10/19/07 11:54 PM)

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#109353 - 10/21/07 06:33 AM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: picard120]
Paul810 Offline
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Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 1428
Loc: NJ, USA
As a person that drives 540 miles just about every other weekend the best advice I can offer is find a rest stop and pull over for a few minutes.

I've had days where, no matter what, I couldn't shake feeling tired. I'd pull over in a safe area, take a 15-20 minute nap, and I was good to go. Often enough, just pulling over and taking a nice stretch was all I needed.

I've tried caffeinated drinks, cold air, hot air, eating, not eating, blasting the radio, basically everything I can think of. Still, for me, nothing works better than taking a little nap.

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#109392 - 10/21/07 06:45 PM Re: drowsiness while driving your car [Re: picard120]
wildman800 Offline
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Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2846
Loc: La-USA
I get about 70 miles per 16oz cup of coffee. I get coffee from places that I have to go into. I walk, I think, I look around, and I get coffee and refreshed!

That's my system and I'm sticking to it !!!!!!
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