Rough night last night? Everyone has a bad night of sleep now and then.
Along with the many other areas of life affected by not getting enough sleep, inadequate shuteye also significantly increases the chances of causing a motor-vehicle crash.
Your life won’t wait until you’re rested, so you’ll need all the energy you can to get through today. Some of the nation’s leading sleep doctors offer tips on how to power through the day after a bad night’s rest.
You must refrain from driving if you haven’t slept properly and there is a chance you may sleep while driving.
 Avoid Driving
Drowsy driving is dangerous, since it can lead to accidents. Stay off the road as much as possible if you haven’t slept.
If you absolutely can’t carpool or take transit, power nap before driving. When driving, don’t wear your sunglasses since sunlight may make you feel more energetic. That won’t undo your tiredness, so you should still avoid driving, for safety’s sake.
Be particularly careful when driving in the early afternoon. Most people naturally drift around 1 or 2 p.m., and those who are sleep deprived will take a bigger hit.
