Build margin
Do not schedule arrival so tightly that a rest stop feels impossible. Identify safe stopping places before departure.
Rotate drivers
Change drivers before the current driver is struggling, not after repeated lane drift or head nods.
Use warning signs
Missed exits, poor recall, variable speed, long blinks, and repeated yawning mean the driving task should end.
Do not chase alertness
Loud alarms may create a momentary jolt but do not reverse sleep deprivation.
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Written by the EyeJolt Editorial Team. Published and last reviewed 2026-07-14. Editorial policy.