Driving "spring sleep" is very harmful! How can drivers prevent this?

As the saying goes: If you are tired in spring, you will take a nap in autumn and summer. In spring, the air becomes moist, the human skin gradually stretches, the blood supply to the skin terminals increases, and the blood supply to the brain blood tissue is relatively small, so it is easy to produce a hypnotic state, the so-called spring sleepiness.

According to data, in spring, the number of traffic accidents caused by drivers falling asleep while driving is significantly higher than in other seasons. For this reason, drivers should pay attention to preventing spring sleep when driving a vehicle and avoid traffic accidents.

First, establish a sense of prevention

Although the monotony of the driving environment is superficial, it may lead to drowsiness. However, there are dangers lurking in the monotony that may appear at any time, so we must establish a sense of prevention. Stay vigilant, concentrate, and enhance your resilience while driving.

Second, pay attention to recharge your batteries

Adequate sleep and rest are important factors to ensure good physical condition of the driver. Drivers must ensure adequate sleep and rest before hitting the road, and must not drive while fatigued. In addition, due to the influence of the human body's sleep and wake rhythms, night driving time should be minimized.

Third, follow a scientific diet

It is best not to eat large amounts of milk, bananas, lettuce, fatty meat, etc. before driving. Such foods can easily make people feel tired or cause fatigue. Obvious drowsiness and fatigue, with hypnotic effect. You can eat more yellow and green vegetables such as carrots, cauliflower, etc., as well as Chinese cabbage, chocolate, apples, kelp, soybeans, potatoes, etc. These foods contain potassium, caffeine, alkaline substances, and vitamins, which have the effect of eliminating fatigue and keeping you awake. Function.

Fourth, take coercive measures

If you feel tired while driving, you must take necessary coercive measures. According to tests by relevant departments, drivers will begin to experience fatigue after driving for two to three hours continuously on the highway. At this time, they should open the windows to breathe fresh air, turn on the radio to increase the volume, or park the car in a safe area and get out of the cab. Take a deep breath or do some healthy exercises, and wait until your brain is fully awake before continuing to drive.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.