What do you do when you feel tired/sleepy/๐ช during driving? Some options I have used in the past:
- Pulled over to take a nap ๐๏ธ
- Took a coffee break โ
- Played road games with passengers ๐ฒ
Frankly, #1 doesnโt really work. Itโs hard to take a nap in the car. Not to mention, the moment you pull over, you no longer feel sleepy ๐ . #2 depends on where the next service station is. There might not be one any time soon. And if you are driving alone or all of the passengers are asleep, you canโt play games mentioned in #3.
On a recent road trip, I learned about a 4th option: Red Bull (or any other energy drink). They alleviate sleepiness and tiredness more effectively than coffee due to high caffeine and sugar levels. Since they are canned, you can easily carry them in the car as an emergency energy boost.