5 foods to avoid before driving

Driving the car requires 1350 kcal per day, here are the foods to prefer and what to avoid before traveling with the expert's advice

Eating immeasurably before driving is as dangerous as leaving on an empty stomach. But not everyone knows that being behind the wheel for several hours equally requires energy as well as rest: between 1000 and 1350 kcal per day. To avoid overloading the digestive system and sleep shots behind the wheel, some caloric foods but also carbohydrates and acidic vegetables should be avoided. Here is the expert's advice on what to eat before and during the trip.

HOW MUCH ENERGY BURNS DRIVING

Much depends on the daily habits at the table, for this reason, it is important to know that if you get behind the wheel, the ideal is not to swallow over 2500 kcal or even just with a coffee. " You should never get behind the wheel on an empty stomach because you can suffer from low blood sugar and dizziness ", explains Dr. Mari Carmen López of the SEAT medical center - " In addition, hunger pangs decrease the capacity of attention while the mind is on other things ". On the contrary, large meals cause drowsiness, abdominal pain, heartburn and gas, all symptoms that alter the ability to concentrate. After lunch, for example, attention has been shown to decrease by 10%. " Make frequent stops, eat small quantities and, after the main meal, walk for 15 minutes or take a nap to clear your mind ". But what is best avoided when driving for several hours? seven kings minicab

FOODS TO AVOID WHEN TRAVELING

The foods to avoid are fried, batter-fried, spicy and sauces that can compromise safe driving. At the wheel, it is also better to avoid rice, beans, and pasta. Since driving is an activity that does not require significant calorie intake, it is best not to eat too many carbohydrates because they cause bloating. In addition, they digest easily and make you feel hungry again. Eating too many sour fruits, onions and tomatoes, even if they are healthy, causes acid indigestion, so it is best to avoid them if you drive for a full day. The energy drinks while driving are absolutely inadvisable.

WHAT TO EAT ON THE TRIP

Over 2 coffees or teas are likely to become nervous, but then the thing is always subjective. Hydrating yourself by drinking water, fruit juice and some soft drinks allows you to stay more concentrated behind the wheel. Before setting off, it also matters what you put on your stomach. Some ideas for staying light are provided by Dr. López with advice on the preferred foods before and during the trip.

Breakfast
- Two slices of toasted bread with ham or cheese

- Piece of fruit

- Coffee or tea

Snack

- Vegetarian sandwich and water

Lunch

- Salad

- Grilled or roasted meat or fish

- Fruit

- Water and coffee or tea

Dangerous mistakes on the road. Tips for drivers.

As you know, the road does not forgive mistakes. The slightest mistake of the driver can lead to a traffic accident. To avoid disasters, drivers should know the most dangerous mistakes that they can make while driving and try not to make them.

1. Driving in a state of intoxication.

Drunk drivers are to blame for 11% of accidents. According to official statistics, more than seven thousand drunk drivers are detected on the roads of the Tver region annually. And how many managed to go unnoticed, one can only guess. Many who drive a car, motorcycle, scooter while intoxicated do not see this as a threat. For this category of drivers, the main goal is not to get caught by the traffic police. They do not think that they endanger themselves, and other road users.

2. Talking on a cell phone or sending SMS messages while driving.

Due to the fact that the driver is distracted from the road, including by “mobile” correspondence, major accidents often occur, connected with going into the oncoming lane or getting off the road and overturning.

3. Dashing on the roads.

The driver’s ability to select a driving speed appropriate to the road conditions is of utmost importance. Driving safety mainly depends on speed, and the ability to choose the right speed will allow you to quickly and rationally make a trip with its maximum safety. Wanstead cabs
4. Excessive emotionality of the driver.

Low driving culture, aggression towards other road users leads to serious accidents with injuries and deaths.

5. Ignoring seat belts.

The use of seat belts can reduce the severity of the consequences of an accident by 6-8 times. Studies have shown that in a head-on collision at a speed of 80 km / h people get injuries such as falling on asphalt from a height of 25 m. This happens if the driver and his passengers were not wearing seat belts.

6. The absence of child restraint in the passenger compartment.

Many adults still underestimate the role of child restraints. In a car accident, a child car seat reduces the risk of death among infants by 71%, among children from one to four years old - by 54%.

7. Underestimation of weather conditions.

Rain, fog, ice, twilight have a significant impact on road safety. Adverse weather conditions increase the number of accidents by an average of 25%. Critical weather conditions, such as ice or heavy rain, will certainly reveal deficiencies in the skills of the driver and in the car. An important role in ensuring safe transport management in these conditions will be played by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the driver.

8. Improper control of the machine, excessive acceleration or incorrect exit from skidding.

It is not uncommon for a car to skid during sharp acceleration, sharp braking, or sharp steering. From surprise, the driver is lost, presses the brake pedal, thereby further aggravating the situation. In such situations, the first thing a driver needs to do is to forget about the brake and clutch pedals. In his arsenal there is only a steering wheel and a gas pedal - only they can help cope with a skid.

9. Driving in a tired, sleepy state.

Many drivers do not attach much importance to fatigue, drowsiness, and reduced alertness on the road. When driving in a tired state, the driver dulls the attention and increases the reaction time. The higher the speed, the faster the person gets tired. According to medical data, at a speed of 90 km / h, fatigue occurs after 3.5-4 hours. If you feel tired or when your eyes close, it is better to stop and rest.

10. Loss of concentration.

The main thing for the driver is to remain fully focused on driving while driving. You can’t be distracted even for a second. Turning to passengers or looking at them in the rearview mirror means being distracted from driving and increasing the risk of accidents. So, at a speed of 90 km / h, the car overcomes 25 meters per second. One turn of the head to the children in the back seat - lost three seconds and 75 meters “blindly”. Better to stop than risk the safety of the family, trying to resolve the issue behind the wheel.