Pull Over and Stop If You Feel Drowsy — No Exceptions

The Problem

You push through 'just 30 more minutes' when you're exhausted. Drowsy driving kills 1,500 people yearly.

The Hack

If you feel drowsy: pull over at the next safe spot. Take a 20-minute power nap. Coffee takes 20 min to kick in — drink it, then nap, and wake up alert.

Why It Works

NHTSA: drowsy driving causes 100,000 crashes and 1,500 deaths annually. After 18 hours awake, your impairment equals 0.05% BAC — legally drunk in many contexts.

Pro Tips

• No music, open windows, or slapping yourself replaces actual rest
• Coffee nap: drink coffee, nap 20 min, wake up as caffeine kicks in
• If on a road trip: swap drivers or stop at a rest area
• Planning stops every 2 hours prevents drowsiness before it starts