Ramadan Driving Safety: Avoid Drowsiness and Low Sugar (Video)

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Feeling drowsy before iftar? Here's a safe driving tip.

Feeling drowsy before iftar? Here's a safe driving tip.

Driving While Fasting

In this video you’ll learn how to stay safe behind the wheel during Ramadan, and the one habit that can keep you alert right before iftar. We’ll also cover quick warning signs and a handy in-car kit.

Hydration goal

Aim for about eight glasses of water between iftar and sehri to stay hydrated for the day.

Fasting slows you down

Fasting touches your eyes, mind and feet. Small deficits add up by late afternoon when you’ve missed meals, water and solid sleep, making you slower and sleepier. Dehydration worsens the sluggish feeling, so sip water early.

When to pull over

If you notice yawning, heavy eyes, drifting out of your lane, missing a turn or can’t recall the last few kilometres, pull over safely and rest. These signs mean your brain isn’t fully alert, and staying on the road could be risky.

Diabetes 70/300 rule

For drivers with diabetes, test your blood sugar before you start. If it’s below seventy milligrams per decilitre or above three hundred, break the fast and don’t drive. Keep a glucose snack, meter and water bottle in the car at all times.

In-car fasting kit

Keep a simple kit in your glove box: a bottle of water, a small box of dates and plain biscuits. If traffic stops you at Maghrib, you can break your fast safely on the roadside, avoiding a rushed stop.

The one habit

The single most effective habit is a fifteen-to-twenty-minute nap after Zuhr, before you hit the road for the evening. Fifteen to twenty minutes of rest can beat drowsiness and keep reactions sharp, making your drive safer.

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