Drowsy Driving Goggle "No alcohol effect added"

The fatigue nuit blanche glasses are an excellent educational tool to help you organise awareness-raising, prevention or training activities on the risks of drowsiness

They simulate driving after 10 to 12 hours of driving, which is estimated to be the equivalent of having consumed about 2 to 3 alcoholic drinks.

The aim is to make people understand the effects of fatigue on the physical state, they help to understand the dangers of fatigue and intense fatigue at the wheel.

THE EFFECTS OF FATIGUE AT THE WHEEL

The late night fatigue simulation goggles reproduce dawn, and certain effects and sensations related to fatigue and alcohol such as:

• The feeling of drowsiness, glare, heavy eyelids
• Balance problems
• Decreased reaction time, reflexes and alertness
• Vision problems with a narrowing of the visual field and difficulty staying in lane
• Poor judgement of distances

9 TIPS TO PREVENT FATIGUE AND DROWSINESS AT THE WHEEL

Sleep is the only definitive remedy for eliminating fatigue and drowsiness. However, nine other measures can help prevent or slow down the onset of these dangers at the wheel:

1. Take breaks of 15-20 minutes every 2 hours and more frequently at night, a time when drowsiness is more likely to occur.
2. Eat light meals without alcohol before and during a long journey.
3. Ventilate the vehicle as often as possible and avoid excessive temperatures inside the vehicle, which can make you drowsy at the wheel.
4. Take turns between drivers to alternate periods of rest and driving.
5. Respect speed limits. The higher the speed, the faster the brain has to process information, which causes more fatigue in the driver.
6. Avoid the hours when the risk of drowsiness is greatest (1-4pm and 2-5am).
7. Be alert to the tell-tale signs of fatigue and drowsiness: stiff neck, tingling eyes, etc.
8. Choose a good ‘co-driver’ or a lively music playlist to stimulate the driver's attention.
9. Make sure you get enough sleep the night before a long car or motorbike journey.