If you start to feel sleepy while driving, what is the best course of action?

Feeling sleepy while driving can severely impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, making it essential to address the situation appropriately. Opening a window or vent to let in fresh air can help stimulate your senses and temporarily increase alertness. However, this is not a long-term solution, and it’s important to remember that simply letting in fresh air does not mitigate the underlying fatigue.

While increasing speed might seem like a way to make quicker progress, it can significantly increase the risks of an accident and does not address the root issue of drowsiness. Therefore, while fresh air may provide a short-lived boost, the safest and most effective course of action when feeling sleepy is to find a safe place to pull over and rest or switch drivers if possible.

This understanding emphasizes that addressing drowsiness should involve taking steps to ensure overall safety rather than attempting quick fixes that might not work or could make the situation worse.