What is Fatigue Driving?

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Fatigue driving refers to the phenomenon where a driver experiences physiological and psychological dysfunction after prolonged continuous driving, resulting in an objective decline in driving skills. Here are some preventive methods: 1. Control speed: High-speed driving can easily make the driver nervous. Driving slightly below the normal speed without affecting traffic can reduce mental stress and fatigue. Additionally, minimizing overtaking and emergency braking during driving can also alleviate fatigue. 2. Ventilate more while driving: When feeling drowsy during driving, opening the window for ventilation, playing different styles of music, chewing gum, or applying some essential oil to the philtrum and taking deep breaths can help keep the mind clear and reduce fatigue. 3. Take more breaks: For long-distance driving, it is advisable to pull over every two hours, get out of the car, and rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Look into the distance, stretch the body, and relax the ankles. 4. Adjust the seat: Slightly tilting the seat backward can help maintain body balance while driving and relieve pressure on the neck and back. For vehicles without lumbar support, adding a lumbar cushion between the back and the seat can make long-distance driving more comfortable.