What does not keep you awake

While the following may increase your alertness for a few seconds or minutes, they will not stop you from falling asleep at the wheel.

  • Opening the windows
  • Stopping the car and going for a walk
  • Taking a break (without a Power Nap)
  • Listening to the radio/ cassette
  • Playing loud music
  • Talking to passengers
  • Turning up the air conditioning
  • Performing hand, arm or leg exercises while driving
  • Stretching
  • Chewing gum
  • Smoking
  • Consuming soft drinks and other non caffeinated beverages.
  • Consuming snacks
  • Slapping or pinching yourself
  • Washing your face with cold water
  • Singing
  • Talking on the mobile phone
  • Changing the vehicle temperature
  • Pulling off the road to eat a meal
  • Screaming
  • Slapping the face