Top 3 Things To Do To Stay Awake While Driving

Are you a truck driver feeling sleepy behind the wheel because of driving alone? Here are top 3 things to do to stay awake while driving, read on: 

The trucking industry often requires its drivers to take on numerous trips on a daily basis which involve long haulage and short haulage operations. Therefore, the life of a truck driver in India is quite hectic and stressful even though there are many positives to the job. 

Drivers sometimes are asked to haul expensive cargo across the country on shorter notice and under tight deadlines which forces them to drive their vehicles without adequate sleep. This makes them a safety threat to other vehicles, pedestrians and anything on the road. 

Nonetheless, there are times when drivers feel sleepy even with some amount of sleep due to various factors. It's quite normal to feel sleepy behind the wheel, especially when driving alone and feeling bored. The best thing at such times is to pull over and take rest, however, deadlines to meet, and other important objectives can force the driver to hit the road. 

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If you are a truck driver who is feeling sleepy behind the wheel because of driving alone and feeling bored, here are things which you could try to do to stay fresh and awake without causing trouble to other vehicles on the road while driving: 

1. Listen To Music: 

If you are feeling sleepy, try to put on the music or audiobooks which you like. Listen to upbeat music or your favourite audiobook to feel okay again. Also, try to turn up the volume a bit without hindering your driving to feel awake and less tired. This often works as per truckers. 

2. Roll Down The Window:

Sometimes, being inside the cabin under a Heater or A/C can make you feel sleepy. Drivers tend to feel too cosy and too comfortable which results in feeling sleepy behind the wheel. The best thing to do is to roll down the window and get fresh air in. In cold weather conditions, chilly wind can make you feel awake. 

Also Read: Tips To Help Truck Drivers Get Appropriate Amount Of Sleep

3. Drink Plenty Of Water: 

Next, try to stay hydrated by drinking water since it is less likely to get fatigued when you are hydrated. Also, do note that drinking coffee or similar content with caffeine can make you feel energetic. We could say that coffee is an energy booster. so, try to stay hydrated and drink coffee at times when you are feeling sleepy. 

Thus, these are the top 3 things to do to stay awake while driving. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. 

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