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Christmas Season Motoring:How to Deal With Fatigue

RICHARD GLADMAN

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]uring this festive season most of us will be running around shopping and meeting with friends and family to celebrate their hard earned break.  Even though we hope most drivers will have managed to get their full eight hours sleep, this isn’t always the case and we need to be aware we could be sharing the road with many a stressed and exhausted scrooge.

Scene of an accident in Orondo in Central Washington state Thursday, March 5, 2015
Scene of an accident in Orondo in Central Washington state Thursday, March 5, 2015

Therefore, the foregoing  tips give advice on how to deal with fatigue whilst travelling during this busy season, courtesy of IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman.

  • Plan your journey before you set off. Having a full understanding of your route allows the drive to be smoother and also lets you know where you can take 20 minute breaks if needed
  • On long trips travel when you would normally be awake to minimize the risk of falling asleep at the wheel… Driving between 12am and 6am and just after lunch are the times when our bodies would most like to be asleep
  • Don’t start a long trip if you feel exhausted. Prevention is better than cure. It’s better to ask someone else to drive or take public transport as opposed to putting yours and other lives at risk by being on the road
  • Take proper breaks every two hours and don’t rely on caffeine or energy drinks alone. Caffeine based products are a temporary fix that will only allow you to stay awake for a short period of time
  • Implement a ‘buddy’ system. Driving with a partner on long trips can be the safest thing to do. You can take turns every two hours, whilst the other takes a nap or rests. Make sure you passengers are comfortable and the children have some activities to keep them occupied

Christmas driving can be a pleasure if you plan ahead and chart a smooth course around the last minute shoppers and the 24/7 deliveries.

Always take some time to load the car properly as those nicely wrapped presents could become dangerous projectiles if you have to brake suddenly.

 

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