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Re: Driving


Posted by trent on May 02, 1999 at 13:27:43:

In Reply to: Driving posted by Barbara on May 02, 1999 at 06:20:57:

I have a mild case like your son. The first thing that really helped my driving was just knowing that there was a reason I was nodding off. Now I am much more aware and cautious and my wife worries less.

I do not take anything or use any foods or drinks to keep me awake while driving except morning coffee and an occassional afternoon latte. One thing that I have found very helpful is keeping my mind occupied with intersting books on tape or even listening to NPR News while driving. Sometimes even that does not work and I pull over on a safe street for a 10 minute nap. This makes me a safer driver.

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