How do you stay alert on the road?

Leon

Hey guys, I need some help. I’ve been driving for a long time and I’m feeling tired and bored. I read this article about how to stay awake and alert on the road, but I don’t know if it works or not. It says to do things like:

Sleep enough and take naps
Avoid medication that can cause drowsiness1
Eat healthy and avoid sugar
Adjust your lighting
Exercise
Drink water

Do you guys do any of these things? Do they help you or not? I’m having trouble with some of them. I’m worried that if I don’t do these things, I might fall asleep or go crazy on the road. Have you guys ever experienced that? How did you cope with it?

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Leon

06.30.2024

Lighting makes a big difference. I keep my cab well-lit and it helps me stay alert.

Daniels

03.04.2024

I avoid sugar like the plague.

Fred

11.15.2023

I try to catch some Z’s whenever I can. Naps are a lifesaver

Pascal

07.03.2023

Use some blue light blocking glasses 😎

Barney

06.29.2023

Sleep enough and take naps

Eddie

06.29.2023

That sounds like some bullshit to scare us. Just stay cool and do your job, man.

Lepe

06.27.2023

I adjust my lighting for sure. I don’t exercise much, but I do some stretches and walk around when I stop. And I drink water, but not too much, because I hate having to pee all the time.

Alastair Glover

06.23.2023

I feel you. Driving can be a bitch sometimes. I try to do some of those things, but not all of them. I sleep when I can, but sometimes I have to push myself to make the delivery on time. I don’t take any meds that make me sleepy, but I do smoke some weed sometimes to relax. Don’t judge me, it works for me.

Levi

06.22.2023

I never had any sleep deprivation psychosis or anything like that.

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