TOP TIPS FOR STAYING ALERT DURING LONG DRIVES THIS WINTER

Start your journey well rested



When planning a long drive, make sure to get plenty of rest before you leave, as good sleep is important for staying alert behind the wheel for long periods of time. This may be difficult depending on your departure time, but at least try to avoid driving for long periods of time straight after a day of working.



Going to bed early the night before and beginning your drive early the next day means you have plenty of daylight hours to complete the journey. This can hopefully get you to your destination before it gets dark, especially in the winter with the shorter days.



If you feel yourself becoming drowsy whilst driving, pull over at the nearest rest stop or service station to take a quick nap to allow you to catch up on sleep.



The Sleep Foundation recommends an optimal nap length of around 20 minutes for adults. Most service stations will allow you up to 2 hours of free parking, so be sure to set an alarm to prevent you from sleeping past this window.



Eat and drink healthily



Be considerate of what you consume whilst...