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