Are you a power napping expert? Nowadays power napping or quick snoozing is a very fashionable thing to do. In the old days it was just old men who would consider taking a power nap, but not anymore. The times have certainly changed. The beauty of power napping is that it might even one day save your life
The RSA reports that driver fatigue could be a contributory factor in 1 in 5 deaths in Ireland. Can you imagine the horrific impact here? Your body is limp and asleep and therefore you make no last second evasive move. Just bang and the lights go out for good.
Driving when fresh and alert is the best way of driving safely. The chances of you becoming another road death stat are minor. This obvious fact still does not prevent people from getting in their cars and driving home exhausted from work. This is very dangerous for you and other drivers on the road.
Once your eyes start getting heavy in the car then you are in trouble. Turning up the radio, rolling down the windows or pulling over and stretching your legs will only have a temporary effect. The underlying problem will reappear quickly and you will once again become a danger on the road.
There is only one way to battle this problem and that is through the power of caffeine and snoozing. Stop at your nearest petrol station and buy a coffee. The caffeine usually takes 20 mintues to kick in so here is where your power nap comes in handy. Sleep for 20 mins and when you wake you should be alert again. This is not an ideal solution but it might just save your life.
With the August bank holiday almost upon us, the roads will be a dangerous and busy place over the weekend. So it’s great to see the RSA and Topaz once again promoting their ‘Driver Reviver’ campaign’. Free coffee will be available at over 100 outlets on this Friday so please avail of the service if you’re planning a long road trip (terms & conditions may apply).
AXA urges everyone to please take care on Irish roads next August bank holiday weekend - arrive home safely.
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