Don"t Let Tiredness Spoil Your Journey This Summer
The summer getaway will soon be upon us as thousands of drivers hit the road in an attempt to reach the airport and head off in to the sun.
As your holiday approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the whole thing and overlook one important factor of a safe getawaysleep! Did you know that approximately 300 people die each year as a result of a driver falling asleep when driving? Sleeping at the wheel accounts for up to 20% of crashes on motorway and similar roads, and you are more likely to fall asleep at the wheel between the hours of midnight - 6am, and 2-4pm.
Leisure drivers are at risk because they are likely to drive further distances during holiday times than they are used to.
It's a natural instinct to want to reach your destination as soon as possible, particularly when going on holiday, but it is better to factor in some breaks and plan your journey properly so that you arrive alive.
Sleepy drivers are aware of their tiredness - common symptoms of tiredness are a drowsy, relaxed feeling, difficulty keeping your eyes open, difficulty focusing, frequent blinking, nodding head, excessive yawning and repeatedly drifting out of your lane.
It's a fallacy to think that turning up the radio and opening the window for some fresh air will wake you up.
The following tips will help you avoid that tired feeling when going on holiday and help you arrive safely at your destination: oPlan your journey to include a 15 minute break every two hours of driving oDrink 2 cups of coffee or other high caffeine drink before resting to allow time for the caffeine to take effect oHave a good night's sleep prior to setting out on a long journey oBe aware that you are more likely to feel tired if you have an unusually early start - ideally avoid making long trips between midnight- 6am and 2-4pm when your natural alertness is low oIf possible, share the driving oIf you start to feel sleepy find a safe place to stop as soon as possible - not the hard shoulder of a motorway oIf you are flying away on holiday, try to book a local hotel either for the outward journey - this will enable you to drive at a time when you are less likely to feel sleepy - or for the return journey - great after a long flight - you can ensure you have a good night's sleep prior to setting off home.
Just think of it as another day's holiday! If you are flying from London Gatwick this summer, why not book a room at the Gatwick Hilton Hotel with Hilton Valet Parking- an upgrade on their park and stay package.
The Hilton Valet Parking package in association with Help-Me-Park.
Com offers a convenient parking service - your car is collected from the entrance to the Hilton Hotel when you arrive and is returned to you at the Hilton when you get back from your holiday.
You can either stay at the Hilton prior to your departure, or after you arrive back from holiday and have your car returned to you at the Hilton the next day when you are refreshed and ready to drive home.
As your holiday approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the whole thing and overlook one important factor of a safe getawaysleep! Did you know that approximately 300 people die each year as a result of a driver falling asleep when driving? Sleeping at the wheel accounts for up to 20% of crashes on motorway and similar roads, and you are more likely to fall asleep at the wheel between the hours of midnight - 6am, and 2-4pm.
Leisure drivers are at risk because they are likely to drive further distances during holiday times than they are used to.
It's a natural instinct to want to reach your destination as soon as possible, particularly when going on holiday, but it is better to factor in some breaks and plan your journey properly so that you arrive alive.
Sleepy drivers are aware of their tiredness - common symptoms of tiredness are a drowsy, relaxed feeling, difficulty keeping your eyes open, difficulty focusing, frequent blinking, nodding head, excessive yawning and repeatedly drifting out of your lane.
It's a fallacy to think that turning up the radio and opening the window for some fresh air will wake you up.
The following tips will help you avoid that tired feeling when going on holiday and help you arrive safely at your destination: oPlan your journey to include a 15 minute break every two hours of driving oDrink 2 cups of coffee or other high caffeine drink before resting to allow time for the caffeine to take effect oHave a good night's sleep prior to setting out on a long journey oBe aware that you are more likely to feel tired if you have an unusually early start - ideally avoid making long trips between midnight- 6am and 2-4pm when your natural alertness is low oIf possible, share the driving oIf you start to feel sleepy find a safe place to stop as soon as possible - not the hard shoulder of a motorway oIf you are flying away on holiday, try to book a local hotel either for the outward journey - this will enable you to drive at a time when you are less likely to feel sleepy - or for the return journey - great after a long flight - you can ensure you have a good night's sleep prior to setting off home.
Just think of it as another day's holiday! If you are flying from London Gatwick this summer, why not book a room at the Gatwick Hilton Hotel with Hilton Valet Parking- an upgrade on their park and stay package.
The Hilton Valet Parking package in association with Help-Me-Park.
Com offers a convenient parking service - your car is collected from the entrance to the Hilton Hotel when you arrive and is returned to you at the Hilton when you get back from your holiday.
You can either stay at the Hilton prior to your departure, or after you arrive back from holiday and have your car returned to you at the Hilton the next day when you are refreshed and ready to drive home.
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