【Car owner's car knowledge】As the saying goes, "spring is sleepy and autumn is tired". After the arrival of spring, many friends often feel sleepy at noon and afternoon. This is a very troublesome thing for drivers who drive vehicles. Dangerous, and fatigue driving is also a violation of the regulations written in the traffic regulations. Today we are here to talk about what to do if you are drowsy while driving in spring.
● Periods that are prone to drowsiness
After the arrival of spring, because the weather is getting hotter and hotter, many people will doze off after lunch, especially the period from 13:00 to 15:00 in the afternoon is a high incidence of sleepiness, and drivers and friends are more boring when driving. The longer you are in the sun, the more likely you will get sleepy.
Recently, many friends around me have asked me if there is any way to prevent dozing off while driving. Regarding this issue, I also asked some veteran drivers and some colleagues in the editorial department, and the results obtained can be described as varied. After our verification, today I will introduce several effective methods to you.
● Reasonably arrange rest time/actively make up sleep
In fact, the most effective way to prevent sleepiness during the day is to arrange a reasonable rest time. If you know you need to drive the next day, you can go to bed earlier the night before, and you will not feel sleepy the next day after getting enough sleep.
If you need to drive in the afternoon, you can sleep for a while after lunch, which can effectively prevent driving drowsiness. If you are too sleepy to open your eyes while driving, it is recommended that you drive the car to a safe place and take a nap before setting off. Friends who drive on the highway can choose to park in the nearest service area to rest. If you are in a city When driving on the road, you can find a nearby guarded parking lot to rest, which can not only rest but also improve the anti-theft factor.
When resting in the car, be sure to lock the doors, and pay attention to opening the windows for ventilation. The closed environment is not conducive to air circulation. It is recommended that vehicles with sunroofs can open the sunroof, and vehicles without sunroofs can open the window to use Ventilation, but do not open the windows too much to prevent someone from stealing the contents of the car.
● Conventional methods to prevent drowsiness
1. Drink coffee, Red Bull and other beverages
When it comes to preventing drowsiness, the first thing that most people think of is drinking coffee, Red Bull and other refreshing drinks. Coffee contains caffeine, which can eliminate fatigue and excite nerves; and Red Bull in addition to caffeine, as well as vitamin B, can also play a refreshing role.
However, you should not drink coffee on an empty stomach, otherwise it will increase the burden on the heart and cause physical discomfort, but it will be counterproductive; and Red Bull is not effective for everyone. For example, if I drink Red Bull, it will have no effect. The refreshing effect is actually a diuretic. Although it is not easy to feel sleepy when you hold your urine, this method will damage your body. It is recommended that you do not hold back your urine at ordinary times.
2. Drink freshly brewed strong tea
This method was told to me by an old driver who drinks a large cup of freshly brewed strong tea before driving at night, and also drinks a few sips of tea from time to time to refresh himself during the drive. I checked the Internet and found that tea also contains caffeine. When the tea leaves are brewed in the first few minutes, the caffeine in the tea leaves will dissolve in the water. At this time, after drinking the tea, it will have an obvious refreshing effect. After a period of time, the tannic acid in the tea will slowly dissolve, which will counteract the effect of caffeine. At this time, drinking tea will not have a refreshing effect, so it is recommended that if you want to drink tea to prevent sleepiness, you must drink it. Freshly brewed tea.
3. Ice compress/wash face with cold water
Ice compresses or washing your face with cold water can effectively prevent drowsiness, and it is also one of the methods that people often use. Prepare a bottle of frozen mineral water before driving. When you are sleepy, you can put the water bottle on your forehead or face to stimulate the nerves and prevent yourself from being sleepy. You can also wash your face with ice water in the bottle, which can have the same effect.
4. More ventilation / the temperature inside the car should not be too high
In addition to rising temperatures, stagnant air is also one of the important reasons for sleepiness. We all know that if you don't open the window while driving, the car is relatively closed, and the oxygen in the air will be slowly consumed. If you don't open the window for a long time, the car may be slightly deficient in oxygen, which is the main reason for the sleepiness of the people in the car.
In addition, the temperature in the car also affects people's mental state. If the temperature in the car is relatively high, people are more likely to feel sleepy. Therefore, it is recommended to adjust the air conditioner a little cooler when the sun is shining, which will help to refresh the mind.
5. Listen to music with a strong sense of rhythm
Listening to music with a strong sense of rhythm can stimulate people's hearing and can properly prevent drowsiness, so you can prepare some such music before driving and listen to it while driving. However, everyone has different feelings about music. For example, I like to listen to rock music while driving, and my colleague Wang Miao is more excited to listen to Hip-Hop concerts. The choice of music varies from person to person. I suggest you find something that excites you. Music, it is not recommended to listen to more soothing music when driving drowsy.
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