Are you an expert snoozer? Can you nod off for 20 mins anytime of day? If not, then you should learn as this has become a much sought after skill. Once the preserve of old men, the power nap now has street credibility and what’s more it may even one day save your life.
In a recent report by the RSA, they attribute 20% of all road deaths to driver tiredness. That is a large number. The shock experienced by the impact of a crash must be terrifying as the driver does not have any time to brace themselves for the impending crash. You crash and your lights go out.
The best way to avoid becoming another statistic is to avoid driving while you are tired. This is common sense but you still get people driving home tired from work or after a night out. This is a recipe for disaster, and will soon have you in trouble.
There is very little you can do to fight off the fatigue while on the road. Turning up the radio is not going to work for long or rolling down the window. Even pulling in and stretching your legs will have only a minimal effect. Shortly after doing these you will be back to battling the effects of tiredness.
There is only one way to battle this problem and that is through the power of caffeine and snoozing. Stop at your nearest petrol station and buy a coffee. The caffeine usually takes 20 mintues to kick in so here is where your power nap comes in handy. Sleep for 20 mins and when you wake you should be alert again. This is not an ideal solution but it might just save your life.
Bank holiday weekends are notorious for busy traffic and very dangerous driving conditions. Very few of these weekends pass without a litany of road deaths. Thankfully the RSA and Topaz run a ‘driver reviver’ campaign which helps battle the problem of driver fatigue. Free coffee is given out in Topaz petrol stations across Ireland. This helps save lives.
On a bank holiday weekend you should be extra cautious. Do not drive while tried or you might not arrive home at all. Falling asleep at the wheel rarely goes unpunished so take care out there.
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