Drivers Anti-Sleep Gizmos

Jim

Little things you wear on an ear, then if you nod off (your head tips forward) it beeps in your ear to wake you.
I came across and advert for one in a truck magazine. To me its a bit disconcerting that a trucker with a 44ton load might be relying on that to wake him. Surely if you feel tired enough too wear it you should pull over and have a kip. That said, micro sleeps at the wheel kill people every week, so even though I'd not buy one, maybe they are not such a bad idea.

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gerryhughes

No chance of me falling asleep with Lorraine and Sophie on board like you though if I thought there was a chance of nodding off I'd stop and have a rest.

darklord

Not sure where i stand on them, I'd prefer soemthing that actually stops the truck/vehicle. Many trucks /coaches are now being sold with alchometers in them, you blow in them, if you have a level of alchhol on your breath, the vehicle cannot be started, maybe there is a way to test oxygen levels while we drive...dunno?

PaulyP

Dont need one of those, got the wife sat next to me.

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Snitrats

In the old days one trick drivers used was to break of a bit of a vick nasal spray an suck it, Never tried it but you could stay awake for hours

Minx

Are you thinking of going into business selling them alongside your flashing things Jim?

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Jim

Nope, wouldn't buy one either

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Landy lover

Many years ago I used to have to drive a lot and my permanent travel companion was my dog a very loyal Welsh collie called Dylan. If I showed any sign of tiredness he would immediately sit up and watch me like a hawk and if I let my eyelids close I would get a cold wet nose rammed in my left ear that soon woke me up why he learned that trick I have no idea . It only ever happened if I was driving . If I stopped for a nap he would just curl up alongside me . Poor old lad died due to cancer but never had another dog do that .

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