How to Reduce Drowsy Driving

Did you know that drowsy driving causes 100,000+ crashes every year?¹ Here are some tips to help reduce and prevent drowsy driving:

• Get a full night of seven to eight hours of sleep.²
• Take a short nap before a long road trip to help make up for a short night’s sleep.³
  
• Try to schedule stops every 100 miles or every two hours.⁴
• Try to limit driving between midnight and 6 a.m. when tiredness is most intense.³
• If possible, travel with a passenger who can talk to you and split the driving.³
• Caffeine and sugar can provide short-term energy, but don’t rely on them for long stretches.¹
• Stay vigilant for signs of drowsiness, such as crossing over roadway lines or hitting rumble strips.¹
• Stop driving if you notice that you’re dozing off. Pull over to a rest area for a break⁴—or, simply spend the night at a Super 8 by Wyndham hotel.

Sources:

¹National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

²American Academy of Sleep Medicine

³National Sleep Foundation

⁴AAA Exchange