Why Driving Makes You Drowsy: Scientists Say

01.07.2024 12:09

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.

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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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Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources