Virtual Dispatch

Article disclaimer: the article that follows is about the dangers of dozing off behind the wheel. There are parts that are humorous but the danger is real. There are also parts that are sleep inducing, therefore reading the article while operating heavy machinery should be avoided.

Sleep inducing, dozing off, and sawing logs, also counting sheep. There are numerous ways to talk about catching a siesta. There are many places to catch a siesta or nap, but behind the wheel of an automobile isn’t one of them.

That is, of course, unless one has a Tesla. I’ll bet that would go nicely with a long run or two. Now the wheels are turning in my idea factory. However, this article is about curbing the nodding off that sometimes happens behind the wheel.

The science behind these techniques is tried and true. I’ve tried them, and I’m telling the truth. They are basic and meant to help. Furthermore, if the courier/driver is feeling too sleepy, it is time to leave the road and start again after rest.

5 easy ways

One of the top ways to stay alert is coffee. However this tip on stopping the nod off, is preventative, and tasty. Having a steady supply of the liquid is an excellent way to stay alert and start the day.

The second way to keep those peepers open, is the ice cold air trick. Windows down. The more drowsy, the further down they go. When the ears are feeling frostbitten the dozing off problem is less intrusive.

The next way to get lively when the snooze is on is just that. Get lively. Pull over and get moving for a few minutes. A brief burst of movement with some brisk walking is effective at staving off drowsiness.

Have a conversation and become more alert. using a hands free device to have a quick chat with the fam can help with staying alert. Getting the mind into a less peaceful state is the goal. While that may seem strange, it’s tough to fall asleep when agitated.

And finally it’s the last one, and it’s a good one too. Also it’s pretty easy to do. Take a nap. Dozing off is related to needing sleep. Get some. There is a video in this article. It is a very basic video, for developing a benchmark, it’s a work in progress and a work to see if it works. Stay safe out there.