Driving for thirteen hours by your self.

[jason07]

You snort semen?

Mother fucker.....I walked right into that one!

Outstanding sir...outstanding

[78X]

every hour pull over, walk around your car, get back in, continue, this worked for me when driving straight from Houston to LA

[MattB]

I just drove to Mooresville NC and back this weekend pulling a trailer both ways. After you have done it a few times, it's nothing. Hell, I left NC at 7:45am after loading a non-rolling car on a trailer, stopped every 125 miles to check the straps, had trailer brake problems, and still made last call at the bar by my house that night! 1077 miles total. Don't dick around and keep the stops as short and sweet as possible and you're good.

[lowthreeohz]

i drove ftw to vegas straight thru last november.. that was fucking brutal.

10-12hrs isn't that bad.

[Forever_frost]

I drove from Paris, TX to Ft. Benning, Ga via Tennessee (I hate my old GPS). 13 hours or so of straight driving and I was listening to Patriot 144 and drinking Dr. Pepper and Unsweet iced tea with no problem. But then again I had my Ram and a lot of room to stretch out. No stops save for gas.

[347Mike]

I used to love driving long distances but after the 4th trip to Florida by car, I am beginning to dread it. I don't know if it is the same trip everytime and no new scenary, but it sucks now.

Things to do, definitely get out and walk for a bit, even if it is to stretch. Try and occupy yourself, music, comedy on a CD, or talking to someone. Energy/Coffee drinks.

Things not to do, recline your seat back, use cruise control, anything that makes you more relaxed is a no.

[mikeb]

The worst thing i've found is to load up with a big old breakfast and then head out - you'll be dozing off within a couple of hours. Eat a light breakfast that's light on sugar, and drink plenty of water along the way. That'll keep you hydrated and will ensure that you have to stop often to take a leak LOL......

If you are starting to do the head nod deal stop somewhere safe and take a short nap.

[03trubluGT]

I'm a fan of Mountain Dew and pumpkin seeds. For some reason boredom makes me want to eat.

[Stunter Bob]

I'm a fan of Mountain Dew and pumpkin seeds. For some reason boredom makes me want to eat.

Is Pumpkin seeds code word for donuts?



I know, very original

[Cooter]

some small-town mofos up in this thread...

it's 1050 miles from our house in TX to our cabin in CO... cake walk...

I drove 20hrs solo once from Creede, CO to Fremont, CA

you just gotta be a fuckin' grizzly and do it!

if you're getting sleepy, get out and walk around...

a couple tricks I use when I've had to drive overnight for jobs is to eat sunflower seeds... you can't fall asleep while your picking them open and spitting the hulls, etc.

also, if I'm REALLY sleepy and it's not convenient to pull over and walk around for a minute is to pinch the skin on your arms. it works better than slapping yourself in the face

[jtm98snake]

Death metal, furious masturbation and methamphetamine.

This!

[cobrajet69]

qft

Eat light, and don't fill up on sugar and fats. Keep a bottle of water handy and some nuts, sunflower seeds or fruit.

Roll the windows down every once in a while.

This^

Also, I would suggest leaving around 4:00am. This way you are driving the toughest leg of your trip while you are usually at your fullest wake time. That makes it easier to deal with the "zombie effect".


David

[Unicorn Jeff]

Mother fucker.....I walked right into that one!

Outstanding sir...outstanding

Reason why he said it was because he's trying to find others that do it just like him.

[Cooter]

This^

Also, I would suggest leaving around 4:00am. This way you are driving the toughest leg of your trip while you are usually at your fullest wake time. That makes it easier to deal with the "zombie effect".


David

that's usually my go-to departure time on a long drive... a little before 4 if possible.

then a 15-16hr drive isnt' so bad. it's driving overnight that's the killer

[Broncojohnny]

also, if I'm REALLY sleepy and it's not convenient to pull over and walk around for a minute is to pinch the skin on your arms. it works better than slapping yourself in the face

Just lock a pair of those alligator mouth style vice grips on your sack, you can drive from here to Anchorage!