It would be easy to say that the answer to staying alert on long drives is to get plenty of rest before starting the drive, and that certainly is true.  It can be a misleading, however, and if it gets you a little overconfident it might even be dangerous.  Driving a car over today’s interstate highways, especially at night, is going to tend to make even the most well rested driver drowsy.  The highway is hypnotic, and remaining still in a sitting position lulls the body into a restful and relaxed state. The following tips should be used regardless of the amount of rest you had before the trip started.
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