What are some things to help someone stay awake while driving on a road trip?

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exitseven · Accepted Answer

I used to keep a cooler full og Coca Cola in the back seat and I drank coke all night. I would have to pull over an pee on a regular basis too.
One night I can remember waking up in the median strip in one especially exhausting trip.

LiamSawyer · Accepted Answer

Snacking on pieces of apple, celery sticks and carrots sticks.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

Travel with someone else
Sleep
Music - especially high energy road trip music
Sunglasses
Open window
A/C if it's hot - heat knocks you out
Regular breaks
Drink a lot of water ( which also forces pee breaks )
Strong sense of survival and know when to pull over

I've done a lot of long distance driving, like 800-1000 miles in a day. I really hate when I must get drive distances over about 400-500 miles to get somewhere on time. Sometimes you just can't do it. I can usually count of making it 400-500 miles but more than that can sometimes be a struggle.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

A good nights rest, is what I always start with.

The next part is, if I see something that looks cool... I stop and check it out. Rather than driving straight through from point A to point B, I make the journey the best part of the trip, rather than the destination.

Yeah my trips can zig zag a lot based on what I pick up at tourist information centers, various signs saying this or that, to detour and look at stuff.

Driving straight though is not fun at all.

hafinjun · Answer

All for starting a good b****** always keeps me away I'm the one I wouldn't want anything doing it by falling asleep , drugs throwing windows down if it's a cold night looking at your window at the rearview mirror and saying wow where's that cop come from
I'm kidding but it is a serious problem I was driving into Phoenix after a long ride on my motorcycle nice I fell asleep on it there's a truck driver behind me is it realize what was going on to start blowing his horn and I woke up just before I ran off the road I wasn't drinking I wasn't on drugs just been a long long long trip

SandandWaves · Answer

the best way... is to make yourself not so comfortable. high cooling. if it's cold... then don't have it real warm certain type of music... not too many breaks.. laughter..  slap your face cheek..

Dawn183 · Answer

Singing! Before any road trip, you must create the perfect playlist so you can sing along while driving. Or if you're not into that kind of thing, you can throw on a podcast. There are some pretty funny ones out there like "Zane and Heath Unfiltered" for example.

EarthRealm · Answer

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Bucket 🪣 water 💧 take some water put it in there and fill it up with your ice that you have purchased. You can use that As a Tool to make them Freeze 🥶 they will not sleep cold 🥶

Punch them in the Face having a Broken Up face or broken Nose Will make it near Impossible for them to sleep.
Use the large flame you can use that To burn them that will wake them up
Also get a taser that will keep them awake.
A a Baseball bat breaking there knee cap will make it impossible to sleep 💤.
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I know you wouldn’t actually do it because if you did you would spend a Shit ton of years in prison

AviatorTom · Answer

Play road-trip games. They're not just for kids. You can play I SPY and the LICENSE PLATE game (see how many states or countries you can see). You can play these alone or with your passengers. You can also sing songs, with or without the radio.

You can also lower the temperature in your vehicle by keeping the A/C on low or rolling the windows down (in winter).

RACSKC0B · Answer

It's not a good time, but it works, very well. Ice in your pants. Really you want ice on your genitalia, it's not a good time, but you're awake. And also your seat is wet.

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

Caffeine, cold water, occasional breaks, food with lots of nutrients, music that you can sing along to or that is upbeat, and having someone to talk to so you are engaged in a conversation.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Red bull, caffeine, coffee, talking to someone  if passengers definitely not them sleeping  keeping fresh air in car and not warm

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

A large nice cup of coffee, 15 minutes nap, fruits as snacks and some serious rock classics banger music and you are good to go 🚐

BeeNee · Answer

Definitely talk to them so they can stay awake and you as a passenger can know they are awake. Schedule something like a half hour nap on the trip where you say pull over for lunch and just let the driver eat than nap for a bit for long haul drives. Limit the time for each driver in the car to 2-4 hours at a time, then rotate. Engage in a karaoke car dance party to keep them alert and moving.

slatyb · Answer

Getting enough sleep. Playing music. If you feel drowsy, get off the road, recline the seat, and close your eyes for a bit. Even 15 minutes can make a big difference. Do not drive drowsy. Better to be late than dead.

peedy · Answer

Stop and get out and walk around do some jumping Jacks or something get some fresh air, sing out loud, do something stupid and get pulled over as soon as you see those lights you'll be awake, a lot of times it's just your eyes that are tired to much stain so clean your windshield
But the best thing is stop and get some rest whether in a hotel or a nap in the car will help the most

laurieluvsit · Answer

1. Take your top off 2. Take your bottom off If none of that works, tell then to stop and get some coffee ... lol

Brokenheartedx · Answer

If its you that's driving stop at a rest stop and have a power snooze no longer than 20 minutes, have an energy drink handy when you wake so that you have just enough nap to put power in your batteries and head back out on the road

Pinay_ako · Answer

Take turns driving, do a restroom break every few hours and try to stop for an overnighter to get some sleep 😴. Load up on essentials and play lively music and ensure someone is keeping the driver awake 😂

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

A good night’s sleep, caffeine & peppermint, stretch breaks and mental activities.

RedThread · Answer

Even truckers pull over when they're too tired to drive. Don't threaten your life or others because you're too tired to drive. I fell asleep driving only once in my life and it was such a wake up call that it hasn't happened since. Scared the hell out of me and I'm lucky I didn't hurt myself or others. My car ended up on a stone wall and I had no idea how it got there.

So yeah, always be aware of how awake and alert you are. It isn't worth risking lives over.

Wemix · Answer

A tip that runs in my family is to snack on sunflower seeds. The act of opening each one with your teeth, discarding the shell and eating the seed repeatedly apparently keeps you awake and attentive.

comrade007 · Answer

Listen to stand up comedian/gaming music it will help u to increase focus...
Take mouth freshner with u whenever u feel drowsy take one
Keep some packed snacks with u... When u feel take that...
Try to drive with half open windows ( if weather is supporting) the air flow will not let u sleep...
U can take help of music... Good rocking music...

BlueStripedSoul · Answer

This...

ArrowheadSW · Answer

I pull over at a safe place and take a half hour sleep break.

ChiTown33 · Answer

Conversation. I drove over a 1000 miles. 22 hrs. Straight through With my sisters talking the entire time for my grandpa's funeral. lol
Engaging someone in conversation keeps the gears in their head turning so it's not a mind numbing drive.

Dinklex3 · Answer

I have to blast music. And I sing a lot. I've only drove for like 6 hours though. I think long trips aren't bad if you have at least 2 people able to drive.

DavidRaul · Answer

Kepp Having conversations with anyone you are traveling. If you are alone music will just do fine but still you have to be alert, so have a lot caffeine

BLP11520 · Answer

Chew gum, loud music, snacking, caffeine. At some point you have to stop driving. I have tried everything.

Treeslayer · Answer

Look I have many more miles behind the windshields of many different things and one fact is if you're sleepy, pull over, cuz you will kill someone or your self. I believe that it's the hardest thing to do. For some reason we try to talk ourselves out of it. so my opinion is to getting plenty of sleep

xJayleenx · Answer

Redbull, coffee, 5 hour energy drinks really anything anxiety-inducing

SaartjieJane · Answer

Coffee does it for me. Loud music is great but only for so long and then you get a headache

Bratsondanielle · Answer

Sleep well the night before. Rest on the day of the drive. Coffee

Redstang88 · Answer

Caffeine Loud music Light snacks, no heavy meals Fresh air - crack the windows Get out and walk around once in a while

Staximus · Answer

Besides coffee, you have to stop, get out of the car, and move around. Get your heart rate above resting level.

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

If possible, don't drive long distances alone. Have someone with you to talk to.  Listen to music.  Drink water.  Take breaks.

Zeus_66 · Answer

Coke, meth, caffeine, cigarettes, more meth, PCP, and crack.

CallMeLes · Answer

Coffee is a go-to. Music. But really, if you're tired, just pull over and nap somewhere safe. Let's keep the roads safe for everyone.

loveslongnails · Answer

Be well rested and hydrated for several days prior. That's the most important thing.

Pete671 · Answer

Sleep well the night before and take regular breaks so you don't get tired/sleepy,,,,

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Maybe this can help

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

“If we win, I’ll sit on your face” Not speaking for myself by the way, I only like the normal stuff.

Twalli · Answer

Well if they're driving 5 hr energy and caffeine. Same if they're navigating. If they're not, they don't need to.

driven159 · Answer

open the windows turn the music up caffeine like mountain dew drinks sports drinks eat lite no heavy meals unless you are in for the night

Luopio27 · Answer

Their favorite music or topic of conversation with help of coffee or redbul.

AimeeKyle · Answer

Music/singing, colder in vehicle temperatures, Redbull or your favorite caffeinated drink.

boobliker · Answer

open the window for fresh air coffee, or just pull over and sleep!!!

Jupiter1 · Answer

1. Have a conversation.  2. Open the window.  3. Play upbeat music.

Waldoe · Answer

frequent breaks to walk around and breathe deeply... clear your head and stretch your legs... coffee

KrakenAttackin · Answer

A cigar is the absolute best "stay awake" tool I ever have had.

Red_Arrow · Answer

Getting lots of sleeep before hitting the road.

OfDeath · Answer

Speed, cocaine, meth amphetamines

GurlMaster40 · Answer

Coffee…. Lots and lots of coffee! Lol!

Smashingdoozy · Answer

Caffeine... Lots of caffeine

Guardian45 · Answer

LOTS & LOTS of coffee stops!

burlen · Answer

Drink matcha green tea.

Changiis07 · Answer

Talk a lot and ask questions

Guy__ · Answer

Fasting and bright light

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Cold air, cigarettes, coffee, loud music.

Theabcking · Answer

I put a wash cloth on their face.

bowenw · Answer

Loud music. Stop for breaks.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Her hand on my crotch will do :)

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