Why do you feel sleepy while driving? What are the most effective ways to refresh yourself while driving?
Causes of drowsiness while driving 1. Staying up late and lack of sleep The main reason for drowsiness while driving is lack of rest and poor mental state. Many people have the habit of staying up late. Most people's sleep time does not reach the standard 7-8 hours, and they do not get enough sleep. This will cause them to feel sleepy when they get up and drive to work the next morning. 2. Weather and driving environment problems Drowsiness while driving is more likely to occur in summer. The temperature is high in summer and the air circulation in the car is not good. Especially in the afternoon, the human body is prone to drowsiness. At this time, if you are driving on a highway with a single road environment, you will be more likely to get sleepy. It has a hypnotic effect and aggravates the driver's drowsiness. 3. After a big meal at noon. Generally speaking, friends who have the habit of taking a nap will easily feel sleepy when they reach a fixed point after lunch. This is due to the biological clock. In addition, after eating, the workload of the gastrointestinal tract increases, and blood is drawn from various parts of the body, resulting in reduced blood supply to the brain and reduced oxygen supply, leading to drowsiness.
How to refresh yourself
1. Stop and take a rest. If you are driving on the road and feel very sleepy, you can find a safe place to take a nap. Be sure to park in a safe and legal place. On the highway, you can go to the service area to catch up on sleep. The optimal length of catch-up sleep is about 15-20 minutes. This is the most effective and reliable way to avoid fatigue driving. 2. Open the windows for ventilation. Many times, part of the reason why you feel sleepy while driving is due to the lack of air circulation in the car and the lack of oxygen in the brain. Open the windows for ventilation and breathe the fresh air outside the window to refresh your mind. 3. Passionate songs: You can listen to some more passionate songs, similar to rock, electronic music, DJ or rap songs. They are more rhythmic, can make people excited, put them in a state of excitement, keep them awake, and relieve fatigue. 4. Chewing gum. Chewing gum can keep your mouth moving. It is best to be cool and sugar-free, because sugar will increase blood sugar and easily cause drowsiness. The cool taste has a stimulating effect and can avoid drowsiness. 5. Refreshing drinks: Prepare refreshing drinks when driving long distances. Some drinks containing caffeine, such as coffee, Red Bull, etc., can refresh you. However, these drinks may be effective for some people, but not for others. This is because everyone's body is different and the effects vary from person to person. 6. Fengyoujing and Shuangfeiren Fengyoujing and Shuangfeiren both have refreshing and stimulating effects. Applying them to the forehead or temples can effectively eliminate fatigue. It should be noted that you should avoid your eyes when applying it. After all, it is highly irritating and can easily irritate your eyes, causing tears and affecting your vision. Although Fengyoujing is good, don’t be greedy for it.