Plan ahead<\/h4>\n

\n
• Be sure you get several good nights\u2019 sleep in the week before your road trip. Decide how far you\u2019ll go each day and where you\u2019ll take breaks along the way. Stopping to see something interesting\u00a0can make a holiday journey fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Avoid driving at high-risk times<\/h4>\n

  You\u2019re more likely to be affected by fatigue if you drive:
  \nbetween midnight and 6am
  \nbetween 1pm and 3pm, when many of us have an energy \u2018slump\u2019
  \nduring the hours when you would normally be asleep.<\/p>\n

  On the road<\/h4>\n

  Share driving if you can. Stop regularly every couple of hours for a refreshing break out of the car. Don\u2019t think you can beat driver fatigue by drinking caffeinated drinks, winding down the windows or playing loud music.<\/p>\n

  Keep alert<\/h4>\n

  Eat light and often, and avoid big meals of sugary or fatty food, which can sap your energy. Drink lots of water to keep hydrated \u2013 this will help keep you alert. If you\u2019re a front seat passenger stay awake. You can play a vital role in helping your driver stay alert.<\/p>\n

  What should you do if you feel tired?<\/h4>\n

  If you feel drowsy or are struggling to concentrate, STOP. Don\u2019t \u2018hang on until you get there\u2019. If you can, switch drivers or have a 20 minute \u2018power nap\u2019. It\u2019s important you don\u2019t sleep for longer than 20 minutes or you may go into deep sleep which can be hard to wake up from.<\/p>\n

  If you do stop to have a nap, Never Sleep in the driver seat –\u00a0Don’t\u00a0teach your body it’s ok to sleep in the driver’s seat.<\/p>\n

  Remember, if you\u2019re tired, you shouldn\u2019t be driving \u2013 you should be asleep!<\/em><\/h4>\n

  wArning signs of driver fAtigue:<\/h4>\n

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    • Blinking frequently or yawning<\/li>\n
    • Missing\u00a0road signs or intersections<\/li>\n
    • Slow reaction time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Plan ahead Be sure you get several good nights\u2019 sleep in the week before your road trip. Decide how far you\u2019ll go each day and where you\u2019ll take breaks along the way. Stopping to see something interesting\u00a0can make a holiday journey fun. Avoid driving at high-risk times You\u2019re more likely to be affected by fatigue … <\/p>\n

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