You might be surprised at some of the myths out there about driving when drowsy. Take a minute to test yourself now.
It is better to drive drowsy than to drive drunk.
Drowsy driving only happens at night.
To prevent getting drowsy, it’s best not to eat while on the road.
Only old people fall asleep at the wheel.
Cool air can keep you awake.
Did you mark each as true or false? How many of your answers were “false”? If you recognized all of the statements as “false,” you’re well on your way to avoiding driving while drowsy. If not, read further about each of these myths as presented on WebMD.com’s most excellent slideshow: Fighting Fatigue and Sleepiness On the Road.
It is better to drive drowsy than to drive drunk. This is false. Most of us are aware of the dangers of driving drunk but driving when sleepy is equally dangerous. Sleepiness and fatigue lead to poor judgment and reaction time. There’s also the possibility of dozing off.
Drowsy driving only happens at night. False. Peak times for fatigue-related crashes are between 4-6 am and 2-4 pm.
To prevent getting drowsy, it’s best not to eat while on the road. Depriving yourself of food does not help. Eating healthy snacks every two hours is the best choice.
Only old people fall asleep at the wheel. More than 50% of fatigue-related crashes are caused by drivers younger than 25.
Cool air can keep you awake. Cool air doesn’t combat drowsiness. In fact, cool air makes people sleep better.
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