Avoiding Fatigue

There are a number of simple ways to avoid driver fatigue:

Plan your trip with a good night's sleep (7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep) the night before.
Plan not to travel for more than 8-10 hours in any one day. The longer you drive the more you must fight fatigue.
Plan your trip to include regular breaks every two hours for 15 minutes or more.
Plan to start your trip early in the day and try not to drive into the night.
Don't push yourself.
When you stop, get out of the car, stretch and walk around for a while or have a nap.
Don't rely on coffee and energy drinks. Water will keep you hydrated.
Share the driving if you can. Passengers can tell you if you are looking tired or showing signs of tiredness. Driving with a friend can also make it a more enjoyable trip.
Don't overeat.
Don't drink alcohol before driving or during rest breaks. Alcohol can make you feel tired more quickly, as well as putting you at risk of being over the legal limit.
Check the labels on prescription medicines that may affect your alertness or cause drowsiness. If this is the case, contact your pharmacist or local GP for advice.

If you rest every two hours for at least 15 minutes driver fatigue can be avoided and you will have a safer, more enjoyable trip.

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