What to Do About Frequent Drowsiness While Driving in Summer?
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Frequent drowsiness while driving in summer can be addressed by pulling over to rest, avoiding driving during your usual sleep hours, refraining from driving after taking medications (especially cold remedies), chewing gum, or opening windows for fresh air. Here is information related to drowsy driving: 1. Dangers of drowsy driving: Operating a vehicle in poor mental condition can easily lead to car accidents. 2. Causes of drowsy driving: High summer temperatures and poor air circulation inside the vehicle, especially in the afternoon, make people particularly prone to drowsiness; driving on monotonous highways can have a hypnotic effect, intensifying the driver's sleepiness.
I often experience drowsiness while driving in the summer, especially during long trips when the hot weather makes me prone to dozing off. I usually take several measures: ensuring I get enough sleep before departure, at least 7 hours, and avoiding driving after staying up late; keeping some refreshing items in the car, such as ice cubes or essential balm, rubbing them on my temples when feeling sleepy for an instant wake-up; setting the air conditioner not too low, around 22 degrees is best, to avoid excessive temperature differences that can lead to more fatigue; stopping to rest for 15 minutes every 1.5 hours of driving, getting out to stretch or take a brisk walk, and breathing fresh air; if feeling really tired, immediately finding a safe place to take a 20-minute nap, never pushing through. Fatigue driving is extremely dangerous. I remember once dozing off for a few seconds and almost hitting the guardrail. Since then, I've made it a habit to prioritize safety over reaching the destination.
