Keep from falling asleep at the wheel with the Anti Sleep Driving Alarm
Have you ever been driving and suddenly realized you can’t remember passing a certain landmark or that you don’t recall the past five minutes of driving? Falling asleep at the wheel happens more often than you think and it’s dangerous. It’s also not difficult to imagine it happening when you’re driving on a long road trip, especially in the wee hours – or even if you’re driving in the daylight but six time zones away from home.
Originally designed for long distance truck drivers, the Anti Sleep Driving Alarm is a device that fits on your head, sitting behind your ear. The second your head tilts at a 30 degree angle, you will be jolted awake with a high pitched alarm.
On the one hand, if you do nod off, I wonder if there’s a risk of driving straight into a ditch from the fright caused by a loud alarm directly behind your ear. On the other hand, it’s an interesting option for staying awake.
When my family has to go on a long drive, especially at night, I try to stay awake as a passenger to keep my husband awake, but that can be hard too. Once I’m in a car, if I’m tired, the sensation of rolling down the road just puts me straight to sleep. This could be a good back-up for our next trip out East.
You can get one from ThinkGeek for $14.99.
(photo: ThinkGeek.com)
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I actually have one of these or something really close. Have had it for several years. I got it when I was driving to work, to school, to second job and then home, with each trip being no less than 60 miles. After several months I found myself getting very tired but wanted to finish school so I didn’t need the second job. I bought this thing and it really really helped. The alarm does not scare you to death, you are actually thinking about it being there “just in case” and so the two times mine did go off, it just jogged me enough and I was fine the rest of the way home. I found mine to be a very good investment.
Well this seams as a very good idea. Nevetheless, I’m wondering I have read about something like this now when it is on market for years. But thanks for good tip anyway!