{"id":75,"date":"2018-09-06T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T18:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2018-09-06T16:29:21","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T20:29:21","slug":"dont-be-a-drowsy-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/dont-be-a-drowsy-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Not Be a Drowsy Driver | Drowsy Driver Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Truck drivers know that a sleep routine doesn\u2019t exactly exist in its general definition when you\u2019re on the road. Sleeping patterns as a driver, especially if you are an over the road driver, lack any normal bedtime or standard amount of sleep time\u2014in fact, there really is no pattern at all! You basically get sleep when you have time to do so. But driver fatigue<\/a> is a serious issue when operating a truck for extended hours. It can cause loss of concentration or cause the driver to fall asleep behind the wheel, resulting in a serious crash. As a driver of heavy commercial vehicles, you hold a lot of responsibilities and must be aware at all times in order to drive with your utmost safety potential. So, how can you avoid being a drowsy driver<\/a> when your sleep schedule is off route? Check out these four drowsy driving prevention tips!<\/p>\n

Four Drowsy Driving Prevention Tips<\/h2>\n

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1. Make sure you can sleep comfortably in your truck<\/h3>\n

The first drowsy driving prevention tip is to make sure that when you do have time to sleep, you\u2019re getting good sleep. New drivers have an especially hard time adjusting to sleeping in their truck, but there are some things you can do to make your cab more sleep-friendly<\/a>. For example, try blocking outside light, avoiding electronics when you\u2019re about to go to sleep and finding a quiet place to park.<\/p>\n

2. Recognize when you are drowsy and don\u2019t fight it<\/h3>\n

If you are drowsy, it\u2019s really important not to try to fight it. You may think you can handle it, but before you know it you could be asleep at the wheel. We all know how long highways almost hum you to sleep when you\u2019re driving for a long time. To reiterate \u2013 don\u2019t fight our fatigue<\/a>. It is dangerous, and no delivery is worth your life or someone else\u2019s.<\/p>\n

3. Maybe sleep is not what you need<\/h3>\n

Another drowsy driving prevention tip \u2013 maybe you\u2019re not tired. Perhaps you\u2019re just under stimulated. Some studies show that any type of break from driving, when assigned long hours, significantly reduces the risks of traffic faults. Your required off-duty time doesn\u2019t mean you have to go to sleep. It is just the allotted amount of time you need away from behind the wheel. There are a lot of activities you can find when you are not driving that will get you stimulated and ready for the road again such as:<\/p>\n