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Laboratory studies have shown that sleep does not occur without warning. Drivers who fall asleep at the wheel first reach the stage of fighting off drowsiness by opening a window or turning up the radio.
This doesn't work. Try the following tips instead:
- Plan your journey to include a 15-minute break every two hours.
- Find a safe place to stop if you feel drowsy - not the hard shoulder.
- Drink two cups of coffee or a high-caffeine drink and have a rest for 10-15 minutes to allow time for the caffeine to kick in.
- Don't start a long trip if you're already tired.
- Remember the risks if you have to get up unusually early to start a long drive.
- Try to avoid long trips between midnight and 6am when you're likely to feel sleepy anyway.
For more information download our factsheet or leaflet Wake up to the signs of tiredness.
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