Clonge
I fell asleep a few days ago, at about 2 P.M.on a busy parkway. Before I nodded off, I was doing about 50 m.p.h. I tried shaking off the sleepiness; made it cool in the car and blasted the stereo, which only lasted "so long" There was a rumble ( the pavement by the concrete divider has a little height, which jarred me, and I woke up) and I was ok after that. No damage to my car or anybody or any vehicles! Knowing that I could've killed someone, or even a few people, is still upsetting me days later. Does anyone take caffeine supplements, strong coffee (brand), etc.?
14 Answers
west-bus
Best answer!
This is a much more common, complex and potentially dangerous condition and most people are not aware of it. My advice to you is to seek medical advice from your GP who may, if he thinks it necessary, advise you to undergo an in-lab sleep study. An in-lab sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, records your brain waves, heartbeats and breathing as you sleep. It also charts your eye movements, limb movements and oxygen in your blood. This data will help your doctor make a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan. Remember, the next time you nod off at the wheel you may not be so lucky.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Benthere
Bob/PKB
My eyelids have gotten droopy. One morning, long, long ago, I pulled over and blacked out for a moment. I think it was the 3 cups of coffee I'd had at breakfast with colleagues.
BE CAREFUL! Better to call and tell (insert name) you'll be late and pull over to a safe rest area.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 13 | |
terryfossil 1
clu
I have never fallen asleep driving! I have lots of trouble sleeping but I know lots of people who sleep drive! Freaks me out! My Dad often fell asleep driving! Scared the Poop! outa me I was a very nervous kid, always yelling at him while driving!
| 7 years ago. Rating: 13 | |
Horrible driver....always drove too fast with just his index finger on the wheel.
It's not hard to understand your dilemma!
sunnyB
Tommyh
Stop the car,get out & walk around.You may need to do this several times if you are on a trip. I used to drive Shell tankers on night shift & this always worked for me.I never actually fell asleep.It's also good to have a chatter box in the seat beside you.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
lindilou
I've never slept while at the wheel.... never a problem staying alert. I was a 'road' musician for 20 years B.C. [before children] so had a lot of practice driving with my 8 track blasting down the road!
Sadly a pal of ours was killed after falling asleep on his early morning drive to work.... he drove off a cliff.... asleep. Sad.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
Flip
Many years ago I fell asleep but woke just in time to avoid hitting the concrete center divider. Scared the c@@p out of me! When drowsy, coffee, loud music, singing at the top of my lungs, does nothing for me. Munching on snacks is the only thing that helps.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
Ducky
digger
Yes, I have. Luckily, I eventually came to a stop on the major highway without killing anyone. Blew out both passenger side tires and lost my licence for a year. No alcohol involved but still charged with impaired driving. Fatigue as a cause of reckless driving is equal to drinking in the province that this happened.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
I noticed a number of somewhat recent regulars have appeared to have dropped off. Maybe it's just a time out. I hope your hockey team, the "whachamacallits" win their league Cup this year ! Maybe I'll chime in about your favourite politician some day.
Cheers, Ducky. Stay warm...Spring is a long way away.
P.S. Country Bumpkin laughs and says that we have a love/hate relationship. I tell her that it's just how Canadians treat each other because we're always freezing and miserable up here. haha
jhharlan
Almost, almost. I've heard it told that iT helps if you open and close your fist quickly. Something about circulation.....
| 7 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
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