Coffee On the Road Can Be a Life Saver
Have you ever been driving late at night while feeling exhausted? This is not only dangerous in terms of increased risk of a car accident, but can also be a health hazard. Tiredness while driving is one of the biggest causes of car accidents, particularly late at night and in the early hours of the morning when things are quiet and there are not many cars on the road.
Drinking coffee before you start a long car journey can heighten your senses and make you more alert than you otherwise would be due to the caffeine which is a stimulator.
Studies have concluded that drinking coffee assists in keeping you awake at the wheel. Preferably you should not drive at all when tired, but if you absolutely must drive, then coffee intake will help keep your eyes open and your mind alert to your surrounds.
Driving when severely tired is just as bad, sometimes worse, than driving under the influence of alcohol. It is akin to being drunk at the wheel as your reaction times are slow and you are at risk of micro sleeps.
Very hot coffee is the best remedy for driver tiredness. If you are taking a long road trip on quiet country roads then you will not regularly come across coffee shops or gas stations to buy a hot coffee. For this reason it is wise to take your own supply along for the ride.
Essential Travel Gear
Mug: An insulated travel mug is a good choice for driving because it’s tapered shape will fit nicely in the vehicle’s drink holder. There are some nice home brewer send the freshly made coffee directly to a travel mug. If you carry your own mug, you don’t have to settle for plastic or foam cups – the coffee will taste better.
Extra thermos: Fill with hot coffee before leaving or a gas stations along the road. Make sure it is a good quality thermos that will keep your coffee hot for several hours.
Portable coffee machine: A portable coffee brewer is a great idea if you plan to be away from home for a while. If you are a coffee perfectionist and simply can not have other people making your cuppa, then a brewer is what you need.
Coffee: Don’t forget to bring along the coffee itself and the sugar too! Instant coffee is great for travel or business trips due to its convenience. However you may also choose to take your favorite regular coffee.
Either way, make sure that the coffee is stored in airtight containers and kept in a cool dry spot. This will keep your coffee extra fresh. A hot car will quickly ruin the flavor of your coffee so make sure you don’t leave the coffee locked in the car.
Coffee on the road is a great idea so next time you’re out driving at night, have a cuppa and feel yourself become refreshed.
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