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Does driving cause fatigue?
I just started a job where I get up at 4 a.m. every day and finish by about 1 p.m. I drive about four hours during my shift, and I’m downright exhausted during this time. Can driving cause fatigue or is it something else?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on the new job, even if it’s a change to your normal schedule. According to the Centers for Disease Control, driving causes fatigue for a number of reasons. However, your personal schedule and habits can also play a role. Some of the causes of fatigue when you’re driving include:
- Getting a poor night’s sleep
- Quick change in your sleep/wake cycle
- Monotonous activities or repetitive activities
- Certain medications
- Sleep disorders
Because you changed your job, your sleep schedule, and your daily driving time, driving may cause your fatigue to become even more apparent and exacerbated. The only ways to fix the issue are by:
- Getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night
- Planning your social life around your sleeping schedule
- Taking frequent breaks when you’re driving
- Listening to music or podcasts that make you more alert
While you can fix the causes of driving fatigue, you shouldn’t sleep on your car insurance rates. Car insurance premiums can change drastically during renewal periods, so always keep an eye on them and use the
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