Thread "Driving tips" in forum "Comic Talk and General Discussion *"

Posted at 1:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

I have to drive my dad around from time to time because he has a bad foot problem that prevents him from putting pressure on it. And normally when I drive him it's about a 3-5 hour drive. What's worse is driving puts me to sleep. I was wondering if anybody on DD had any helpful tips on driving for extended periods.

Posted at 1:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Stop every couple hours, or more often if you feel sleepy. Also, don't look at the white line, it can be very hypnotic.

And Cruise Control is for pussies.

Posted at 1:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

And Cruise Control is for pussies.

Very true. I find I only feel sleepier if I take my foot off the gas with Cruise Control, so I don't use it anymore.

Music that changes in frequency is helpful, as is constant conversation.

Posted at 1:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Books on CD :)

Posted at 2:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Ja, books on cd are the best as is music that'll just keep your mind active.

Or you could just talk to your dad? That's what I usually do. ^_^"

Posted at 2:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Hmmm, what's your position on PEP Pills?

Posted at 2:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

WHOA! 4hrs thats long. Where do you drive him? My advice would be to drive him to the train station XD it might save u a couple of hrs, and gas too.

Posted at 2:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

I try to stay away from pills and such. I would talk to my dad if it were not for 2 reasons.

1: He normally sleeps.
2: We don't talk to much.

I normally drive him to Clinton Missouri or Bedford Iowa, and we live in Quincy Illinois.

Thanks for the tips every one.

Posted at 4:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Drive with your face out the window Ace Ventura style. It really sharpens you up for a night of ultra violence.

Posted at 5:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Drive with your face out the window Ace Ventura style. It really sharpens you up for a night of ultra violence.

Posted at 6:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Using a blue tooth headset while driving makes you look like a asshole, so don't use any.

Posted at 6:08PM, Aug. 8, 2007

Drive at 100 MPH and find an awesome ramp.

Posted at 9:08AM, Aug. 9, 2007

"Whiskey and speed"

(I doubt anyone will get this obscure reference to a great book… "Marilyn Manson - The long hard road out of hell")

But in all seriousness, I drive for the army…. we do 15-20 hour convoys at random times…. the best thing is to have your passenger talk…. I know you dont talk to him much, but think of it as bonding time…. trust me, you only get 1 father, and you will wish you talked to him more when hes gone…..