Myth: You can stay awake while driving by...
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How do you stay awake while driving late at night? Blast the air conditioner? Turn up the music? Eat peppermint candy?
Trick question. If you’re sleepy enough that you’re looking for the best hack to stay awake, you are too sleepy to drive. The Sleep Foundation notes, “If you’re feeling tired while driving, the best and safest thing to do is pull off the road and into a safe area where you can nap for 15-30 minutes or simply stop for the night.” If you’re only a little bit tired, you can drink a big coffee and take a power nap while you wait for it to kick in. Otherwise, it’s time to hit the hay for real.
