Whether they are vacation trips, work trips or long journeys to visit relatives. Traveling by car lasting several hours is common today. While it is true that today’s vehicles have many comforts and are made for long distances, long journeys can lead to dangerous situations for both drivers and passengers, since drowsiness and fatigue negatively affect our ability to react. quickly and efficiently on the road.
When we are about to make a long trip, fatigue and tiredness can cause us to get tired behind the wheel. In other words, when the journeys are prolonged in time, a silent enemy stalks us: fatigue. Fatigue is one of the leading causes of fatal accidents, according to the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE). The data ensures that breaks are essential when we go on a trip. What’s more, if we make stops, reflections can be reduced by 60%. For this reason, it is essential to know and apply basic guidelines to avoid fatigue and guarantee a safe journey on each long journey.
If we notice that our eyes itch while driving or that our eyes are tired, we must stay alert as these are the main symptoms of fatigue. The body also sends warning signals. If back pain or lumbar pain appears or the need to perform some type of movement is required, the body is indicating the need to take a break to leave fatigue behind.
