Why Driving Makes You Drowsy: Scientists Say
If you have ever driven a car long distances, you must know firsthand that a long road makes a driver feel sleepy.
According to research, it only takes 15 minutes in a moving car to feel sleepy.
Scientists from RMIT University, Australia, have concluded that the vibrations that a person feels while driving are to blame.
They are responsible for the feeling of drowsiness.
The details are still unclear, but one thing is certain: the required vibration frequency is about 7 cycles per second – similar to the theta wave activity in the brain, which is associated with falling asleep.
In addition, the hissing white noise produced by your car's wheels may be to blame for your sleepiness.
How to combat drowsiness while driving
Avoid eating high-calorie foods before your trip, as a heavy meal may leave you feeling drowsy.
Avoid planning trips in the evening and at night.
It is not recommended to drive in the afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Keep an eye on your eyes, and if you have a passenger riding with you, ask him to sit in the back seat and watch your eyes in the rearview mirror.
If you feel tired, chew a lemon or put ascorbic acid under your tongue.
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