If you are an OTR driver or even a local driver with long shifts, you've probably had to deal with driver fatigue.
Driver fatigue can sneak up on you suddenly and rapidly sometimes, and it can be extremely dangerous if you're falling asleep in the middle of the highway.
Our driver Brian shares some of his insight regarding diet, sleep schedule, caffeine and sugar, last-minute tips and fallbacks, as well as a myriad of other tips to keep you staying awake and energized on the road.
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Soundtrack:
Sun Dog - Tiger Gang
Pop Filter - Alternate Endings
Nu Alkmemi$t - Cafe Radio
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 You can take active measures to prevent falling asleep, as well as preventative measures.
0:56 Brian's go-to light breakfast is boiled eggs and yogurt.
1:10 CARBOHYDRATES
2:20 The healthy sugar intake for males is 37.5g per day, and for females 25g per day
2:55 When a caffeine crash happens, you become more tired than if you hadn't had coffee.
3:17 GET ENOUGH SLEEP BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD
4:52 This trick works wonders if you're trying to make it to the nearest resting area.
7:05 DO NOT FLIP FLOP BETWEEN DAY AND NIGHT TIME DRIVING
7:20 Day driving aligns your sleep schedule better with nature.
7:26 That means less driver fatigue for the majority of drivers.
8:56 MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK ISN'T TOO WARM IN TEMPERATURE
11:03 Good sunglasses will have better UV protection and better polarization.