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anti-tired driving; thank you MR FREEZE!
Tweet Topic Started: Mar 7 2012, 12:14 AM (1,141 Views)
maxmpg	Mar 7 2012, 12:14 AM Post #1
Posts: 935 Group: Valued Members Member #4,303 Joined: Feb 2, 2011	Just got done with a three hour drive, was starting to get really tired I could have pulled over and slept - I did that last night on a similar marathon drive, and spent several hours snoozing on the side of the road (middle of no-where btw) however... being so close to home I wanted to just. get. home. sooooo.. I CRANKED the cold air up and aimed the air grills *right* up my sleeves....BOY that woke me up! No need for the air conditioner - outside conditions were mid-thirties max already. I couldn't feel anything really worth a damn as my I was already numb from being tired, but the COLD shock sensation did come through and got my attention enough to get me through that last bit. Edited by maxmpg, Mar 7 2012, 12:21 AM.



Shinrin	Mar 7 2012, 12:30 AM Post #2
Posts: 2,482 Group: Valued Members Member #2,712 Joined: Jul 12, 2010 Location Panama City, FL Year/Make/Model 1991 Geo Metro - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 6 speed 1.4ltr	I find the best thing for me is to stop and walk a few circles around the car. Stretch and all. Always have a bunch of drinks in the car. Pop open a pepsi or something.



HelterSkelter	Mar 7 2012, 12:31 AM Post #3
#1 Pizza Driver Posts: 5,098 Group: Valued Members Member #6,942 Joined: Sep 24, 2011 Location Houston Texas Year/Make/Model 94 Geo Metro Base 1.0L 2 door 5 speed	this is actually a policy in schools in texas. i was told by one of the teachers i was close with in middle school that they would turn the ac down to max cold in classes that had low grades to get the children to stay more awake and focused.



Jimmyjamx22	Mar 7 2012, 12:49 AM Post #4
Posts: 398 Group: Valued Members Member #6,738 Joined: Sep 1, 2011 Location PHX, AZ Year/Make/Model 1996 Geo Metro LSI L3	Last time i drove far, after 6-7hours i stopped and ran paces around the rest stop. a Simple light jog can last 2-3hours of energy. Glad you got home safely tho! Edited by Jimmyjamx22, Mar 7 2012, 01:13 AM.



Horn	Mar 7 2012, 01:01 AM Post #5
Posts: 9,818 Group: Valued Members Member #2,264 Joined: Apr 27, 2010 Location Down by da beach Year/Make/Model 1996 Metro hatchback. 1.0 5spd	I get the tunnel vision when im driving and get very tired while driving. If i am passenger i wont get tired. i scare the shit out of myself driving sometimes...even on very short drives. Window down, radio up, ac on....nothin really works for me



Shinrin	Mar 7 2012, 01:09 AM Post #6
Posts: 2,482 Group: Valued Members Member #2,712 Joined: Jul 12, 2010 Location Panama City, FL Year/Make/Model 1991 Geo Metro - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 6 speed 1.4ltr	HelterSkelter Mar 7 2012, 12:31 AM this is actually a policy in schools in texas. i was told by one of the teachers i was close with in middle school that they would turn the ac down to max cold in classes that had low grades to get the children to stay more awake and focused. The cold in school had the opposite effect on me. I'd huddle up and hibernate.



Way	Mar 7 2012, 04:57 AM Post #7
Posts: 788 Group: Valued Members Member #962 Joined: Jul 10, 2009 Location Northern Vermont Year/Make/Model 96 Geo Metro	Cold has the hibernation effect on me as well. I've found chewing gum works well as long as I keep chewing that is.



Bad Bent	Mar 7 2012, 10:05 PM Post #8
Facetious Educated Donkey Posts: 14,799 Group: Moderator Member #334 Joined: Dec 26, 2008 Location Native of SoCal, in Moscow, Idaho Year/Make/Model 1991 and 1996 Geo Metros	I've tried a everything mentioned and just gave up. If I really need to sleep and some caffeine isn't doing it then I will find a way to take a nap. Resistance is futile.



nerys	Mar 7 2012, 11:02 PM Post #9
Grr Posts: 8,581 Group: Valued Members Member #1,240 Joined: Sep 25, 2009 Location Levittown PA USA Year/Make/Model 1994 Geo Metro Xfi	careful man bad things can happen SOOO fast when your tired. always keep something to drink and some caffeine tabs in the car (stay awake vivrin etc..) $2 or $3 and will last you months if not a year. SOO SOO dangerous. I do a massive number of miles and being tired is by far the highest risk you can fast because it can come on "FAST" and almost without warning. be sure to learn "your signs" for falling asleep and NIP IT before it happens not after the first time you drift and maybe kill yourself or someone else.



aaronvincent	Mar 7 2012, 11:08 PM Post #10
Mr Mojo Risin' Posts: 3,575 Group: Valued Members Member #6,594 Joined: Aug 19, 2011 Location El Paso, Texas Year/Make/Model 1991 Metro XFi	I dont require sleep



Bad Bent	Mar 7 2012, 11:30 PM Post #11
Facetious Educated Donkey Posts: 14,799 Group: Moderator Member #334 Joined: Dec 26, 2008 Location Native of SoCal, in Moscow, Idaho Year/Make/Model 1991 and 1996 Geo Metros	While the irritation of having to go to the bathroom after coffee may keep you awake, if you want a quick, convenient, pick-me-up then take a few Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans.



maxmpg	Mar 7 2012, 11:50 PM Post #12
Posts: 935 Group: Valued Members Member #4,303 Joined: Feb 2, 2011	Bad Bent Mar 7 2012, 11:30 PM While the irritation of having to go to the bathroom after coffee may keep you awake, if you want a quick, convenient, pick-me-up then take a few Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans. I've heard those have a very special pick-me-up capability It seems like keeping a couple of those caffeine tablets in the glove box might be the easiest way to do it. Instant, liquidless and easy. I prefer my caffeine intake with a certain hot beverage, but sometimes while tired a quick hit's soooo much easier. Edited by maxmpg, Mar 7 2012, 11:50 PM.



kel	Mar 8 2012, 12:11 AM Post #13
Posts: 419 Group: Valued Members Member #7,831 Joined: Dec 24, 2011 Location Portland, Oregon Year/Make/Model 91 GEO METRO, 07 HEMIE DODGE CHARGER, 84 2DR CAPRICE, 73 2WH K5 BLAZER	So when I'm on my trips I keep a box of cheerios in the car in when I get tired I take 1 cheerio out the box 1 at a time when i get tired I do this repeatedly over and over and it does the trick every time.what I'm thinking it keeps ur mind and body busy so u won't feel so drained. So get that box of Honey Nut Cheerios are the plane kind. Let me know how it works.



Horn	Mar 8 2012, 12:22 AM Post #14
Posts: 9,818 Group: Valued Members Member #2,264 Joined: Apr 27, 2010 Location Down by da beach Year/Make/Model 1996 Metro hatchback. 1.0 5spd	I would pass out and knock over the cheerios. Hopefully my gf is with me. She has a few good tricks to keep me awake!



Coche Blanco	Mar 8 2012, 12:25 AM Post #15
Troll Certified Posts: 21,983 Group: Valued Members Member #982 Joined: Jul 15, 2009 Location North Alabama Year/Make/Model 1993 3/5	horn12007 Mar 8 2012, 12:22 AM I would pass out and knock over the cheerios. Hopefully my gf is with me. She has a few good tricks to keep me awake! She has the same effect on me...



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