When you live in Wheat Ridge, there is a lot of traffic. In some instances, you may be driving in the snow, the rain, and various other weather elements. You need to make sure that your reaction time is as fast as possible, and you cannot do this if you all asleep at the wheel.

You may think it’s impossible to fall asleep while driving, but approximately 37% of drivers have done it. 60% have driven while they are drowsy, and these are very high percentages.

Some tips to help you stay awake while driving include:

• Getting a good night’s sleep
• Taking breaks when driving long distances
• Split driving duties with someone else
• Pull off and take a nap at a rest area

Any time that you are driving long-distance, it can be easy to fall asleep. This is because you are pushing yourself to drive more miles, and the long spans of road can lull you to sleep. Try to have someone in the car who can talk to you and keep you alert. Better yet, have a licensed driver in the car so that the two of you can trade driving responsibilities from time to time.

If you simply cannot stay awake on the road, the best tip is to not drive at all. Avoid getting behind the wheel because you never know when you could potentially fall asleep. Falling asleep is not an option. You could kill yourself or others, and it can all be avoided. Ask someone to drive you home or call a taxi – and it will lead to a safer time on the roads.

Call us at CIS today to learn about auto insurance and ensure you are well protected with an affordable policy in Wheat Ridge.