What should I do if I feel sleepy while driving a long distance? An experienced driver will teach you how to use this trick. Riders: It really works!

Driving for a long time can easily make people fall asleep. "Spring is sleepy, autumn is sleepy, and summer is short of naps." Especially after the arrival of autumn, many friends often feel sleepy at noon and afternoon. This is really a troublesome thing. Not only does it delay the trip, it is also very dangerous. Drowsy driving is very dangerous, so the problem of falling asleep while driving cannot be ignored. Today we will talk about how to avoid falling asleep during long-distance driving.

First of all, let’s talk about the causes of sleepiness!

1. Hypoxia. If the internal circulation is turned on for a long time in the car, it will cause the carbon dioxide concentration in the car to increase and the oxygen content to decrease, which will lead to brain hypoxia of the people in the car, and then coma will occur. Feeling of drowsiness.

2. Lack of energy, it is easy to catch a cold when the season changes. Maybe the car driver takes cold medicine before driving, which will make him sleepy quickly; or driving after a heavy meal, the blood supply and energy to the brain are not as good. If there is enough, people will be more likely to feel sleepy; and the scenery on the highway is too monotonous, which will easily lead to loss of focus and relaxation for a long time.

3. Excessive fatigue. This is a problem encountered by most car owners. If they do not get enough rest before driving, especially some car owners who play hard or even stay up all night, it will lead to excessive fatigue while driving; Sometimes driving without rest for several hours can easily lead to fatigue in the second half of the journey.

So how can we avoid being a “sleepy person”?

1. Drink coffee, Red Bull and other beverages. This is a universal method. When it comes to avoiding sleepiness, most people may first think of drinking coffee, Red Bull and other refreshing drinks. We all know that coffee contains caffeine, which can relieve fatigue and make people energetic. But it should be noted that coffee cannot be drunk on an empty stomach, otherwise it will increase the burden on the heart and cause physical discomfort.

2. Apply ice or wash your face with cold water. This is also a very common method. Prepare a bottle of frozen mineral water before driving. When you doze off, put the bottle on your forehead or face to cheer yourself up. If possible, wash your face with the ice water in the bottle on the roadside. can have the same effect.

3. Anti-doze reminder. This is a relatively new thing. The driver can hang it on his ears while driving. If the driver hangs his head while driving, the reminder will remind the driver and make the driver's friends instantly energetic. It is also one of the most effective methods.

4. Apply Fengyou essence. Fengyoujing can be said to be a magical tool for refreshing the mind. Most experienced drivers also always keep Fengyoujing in their cars. When they feel sleepy while driving, applying a little Fengyoujing will have a refreshing effect. If there are passengers who are motion sick in the car, Fengyoujing can also come in handy.

5. Listen to music with a strong sense of rhythm

Listening to music with a strong sense of rhythm can affect people's hearing and prevent drowsiness, or sing along while driving, which is stimulating The brain secretes dopamine, which effectively relieves fatigue, which is also very good. But be careful not to play low-tempo, slow music, as this will only have a hypnotic effect.

Okay, that’s what I’ll share with you today. After reading this, do you have any different opinions? Welcome to leave a comment and let’s discuss this topic together!

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