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Unusual ideas for avoiding driving fatigue and road hypnosis?
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Jim Logajan
2005-04-17 00:34:18 UTC
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There are some fairly well known tips on avoiding driving fatigue and road
hypnosis (e.g.
http://www.roadandtravel.com/safetyandsecurity/drivingfatigue.html ) but
I'm wondering what unusual or different ideas people have found useful for
avoiding those problems on long drives?
I.C. Paris
2005-04-19 17:06:16 UTC
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Post by Jim Logajan
There are some fairly well known tips on avoiding driving fatigue and road
hypnosis (e.g.
http://www.roadandtravel.com/safetyandsecurity/drivingfatigue.html ) but
I'm wondering what unusual or different ideas people have found useful for
avoiding those problems on long drives?
1. Sexual fantasies

2. Radio way too loud

3. Drive naked

4. Vivarin - more than the recommended dosage (not if you plan on
stopping for the night in the next 8 hours)

5. Drive real fast and watch for cops

6. Target another driver for harassment, hopefully one who'll respond
aggressively, play cat-&-mouse

7. Worry intensely about a problem in your life till real fear sets in

8. Eat/drink something that gives you a bellyache

9. Uncomfortably full bladder

10. Drive on the lane/shoulder warning bumps

11. Stop at a rough-looking unfamiliar bar & order a Pepsi
Jim Logajan
2005-04-22 01:16:00 UTC
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Post by I.C. Paris
Post by Jim Logajan
There are some fairly well known tips on avoiding driving fatigue and
road hypnosis (e.g.
http://www.roadandtravel.com/safetyandsecurity/drivingfatigue.html )
but I'm wondering what unusual or different ideas people have found
useful for avoiding those problems on long drives?
1. Sexual fantasies
Rolling over and falling asleep after having them might be an issue,
right?
Post by I.C. Paris
2. Radio way too loud
What did you say!?
Post by I.C. Paris
3. Drive naked
Sorry if I seem a little chilly to that idea.
Post by I.C. Paris
4. Vivarin - more than the recommended dosage (not if you plan on
stopping for the night in the next 8 hours)
How about drinking a ton of coffee - caffeine buzz and a full bladder!
Post by I.C. Paris
5. Drive real fast and watch for cops
Already got that one covered. ;-)
Post by I.C. Paris
6. Target another driver for harassment, hopefully one who'll respond
aggressively, play cat-&-mouse
Falling asleep at the wheel sounds like a safer bet....
Post by I.C. Paris
7. Worry intensely about a problem in your life till real fear sets in
Ah, now that might work!
Post by I.C. Paris
8. Eat/drink something that gives you a bellyache
Suggestion 7 might accomplish the same thing: worry so intensely about my
mortality and how I'll eventually die could make me sick to my stomach.
Post by I.C. Paris
9. Uncomfortably full bladder
Right - plenty of coffee it is!
Post by I.C. Paris
10. Drive on the lane/shoulder warning bumps
With my eyes open or closed?
Post by I.C. Paris
11. Stop at a rough-looking unfamiliar bar & order a Pepsi
I've actually done that (well, diet Pepsi) and nothing came of it.

I appreciate the interesting responses, anyway! I've also seen someone
suggest chewing in a an old Google groups archived message.
I.C. Paris
2005-04-28 18:14:58 UTC
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Post by Jim Logajan
Post by I.C. Paris
1. Sexual fantasies
Rolling over and falling asleep after having them might be an issue,
right?
The cigarette falling into your lap will keep you awake.
Post by Jim Logajan
Post by I.C. Paris
3. Drive naked
Sorry if I seem a little chilly to that idea.
You must combine it with (1) above.
Post by Jim Logajan
Post by I.C. Paris
4. Vivarin - more than the recommended dosage (not if you plan on
stopping for the night in the next 8 hours)
How about drinking a ton of coffee - caffeine buzz and a full bladder!
Vivarin will take the buzz to a higher but not insane level. And it's
legal - very important when your car is searched after getting stopped
for (1) and (3 )above.
Post by Jim Logajan
Post by I.C. Paris
5. Drive real fast and watch for cops
Already got that one covered. ;-)
So (1), (3) and (4) will add to the thrill of (5) when you miss the
cop behind the billboard!
Post by Jim Logajan
Post by I.C. Paris
6. Target another driver for harassment, hopefully one who'll respond
aggressively, play cat-&-mouse
Falling asleep at the wheel sounds like a safer bet....
Hey, if you want to be "safe" get a motel & sleep.
Post by Jim Logajan
Post by I.C. Paris
9. Uncomfortably full bladder
Right - plenty of coffee it is!
If you excel at (1) above this'll add to the effect.
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Post by I.C. Paris
10. Drive on the lane/shoulder warning bumps
With my eyes open or closed?
If you don't do it with them open you WILL do it with them closed.
Post by Jim Logajan
Post by I.C. Paris
11. Stop at a rough-looking unfamiliar bar & order a Pepsi
I've actually done that (well, diet Pepsi) and nothing came of it.
Should've walked in there while utilizing (1) and (3) above.
Post by Jim Logajan
I appreciate the interesting responses, anyway! I've also seen someone
suggest chewing in a an old Google groups archived message.
Chewing what? Has this got anything to do with (1) and (3) above?
Dickie1
2005-10-15 05:53:23 UTC
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Take a couple of ginseng capsules, you'll be ok for 6 to 8 hours with no
side efects. Natural.
Burnham Treezdown
2005-10-15 06:43:09 UTC
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Post by Dickie1
Take a couple of ginseng capsules, you'll be ok for 6 to 8 hours with no
side efects. Natural.
Well, maybe...

I recently found having sudden stabbing chest pains while driving
alone through the Utah desert can add a certain edge to the motoring
experience....

Not recommended for school bus drivers.

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