Driving Drowsy, near disaster.
Well folks I had an experience last weekend that I hope no one else ever repeats. I fell asleep behind the wheel while towing my TT. It is one of the stupidest things I’ve ever done in my 58 years o...
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Very courageous post, and judging by the many, many responses, we have nearly all been guilty of similar behavior. We realize we are getting tired, and boy, can't wait til I get there, and......just like that the potential for a horrible mishap is a mere few seconds away. Astonishing isn't it? In just a few seconds, lives can be changed forever.
I always try to stay awake when DH is driving, keeping him engaged in conversation, etc.
on those occasions that we are finishing up a long leg of a trip though, I will often take over for his shift, most often after dark. He is beat, so he usually dozes off quickly. I find myself tired also, nothing to look at since it's dark, radio is playing quietly.... After about an hour--"Hey Pops....let's pull off for the night. I'm done." " Already?", he asks. "Yep, better safe the sorry".
--Thank you for sharing your experience. Thank you for this timely reminder. ---
I am confident this post will do someone some good this camping season.
Glad the ' Hand of God' as Old-Biscuit mentioned, was there when you needed it.
I always try to stay awake when DH is driving, keeping him engaged in conversation, etc.
on those occasions that we are finishing up a long leg of a trip though, I will often take over for his shift, most often after dark. He is beat, so he usually dozes off quickly. I find myself tired also, nothing to look at since it's dark, radio is playing quietly.... After about an hour--"Hey Pops....let's pull off for the night. I'm done." " Already?", he asks. "Yep, better safe the sorry".
--Thank you for sharing your experience. Thank you for this timely reminder. ---
I am confident this post will do someone some good this camping season.
Glad the ' Hand of God' as Old-Biscuit mentioned, was there when you needed it.
