For these reasons, yawning while driving is not recommended.
Yawning is associated with feeling tired or bored, and yawning while driving can be very dangerous as you lose sight of the road and lose focus on what you are doing.
You may drive when you are drowsy, and when you are drowsy your concentration may drop a little. You will yawn and feel like you would like to rest. Some people may even drive in their sleep with their eyes open, hence the phrase "falling asleep at the wheel".
Such a situation can undoubtedly lead to serious accidents and affect other drivers or pedestrians around you.
Fatigue and drowsiness are and are considered to be among the major contributors to accidents. This is combined with speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and driving while ignoring the right of way of other vehicles. Other major causes of crashes include following too closely, overtaking incorrectly, driving left of center incorrectly, and reckless driving.
How do you know if you are sleepy and tired?
A sure sign is that you yawn a lot and have difficulty keeping your eyes open. Also, you can't focus on the road ahead of you. Sometimes you don't even remember what happened in the last few seconds or even in the last few minutes.
You may have accidents if you notice that he is shaking his head or body because he is about to fall asleep. And the worst part of being tired and sleepy is when your car starts to veer off the road or starts to cross lanes.
When you start to feel these signs, you better start slowing down. Then be sure to stop where there is a safe place to park. You can call home if you want other people to come pick you up, or if someone is waiting for you, let them know that they are likely to be late or that they won't be able to come that day.
If you have a passenger, try talking to him or her, this will keep you awake. You can also turn on a radio station that plays music that keeps you awake and sing along if you can.
If you just can't control your sleep and yawning, stop by the store and grab a soda or coffee before heading back.
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