I am trying to adjust to a different way of eating for a trip I am planning.
I used to do lots of long road trips.
I tried to eat at least 1 full meal withing 12 hours.
I used to snack on trail mix (a bag between my legs) kept the hunger at bay but also helped with staying awake.
I didn't drink much tho. Too many bathroom stops.
I kept a small cooler on the passenger seat with a couple bottles of gator-aid under ice. A few small coffee stops if I felt tired or highway hypnosis coming on.
No sugar sodas or teas with sugar.
No candy bars or potato chips (crisps) but sometimes I would snack on pretzel rods.
1. Avoid driving when you are drowsy or impaired in any way.
2. Avoid driving on the freeways when circumstances are adverse.
3. Enter the freeway safely.
4. Stay in a safe lane and at the right speed.
5. If you need to pass the other vehicles, pass on the left. Never pass on the right of other vehicles.
6. Leave a lot of room between your vehicle and other vehicles.
7. Do not drive in another vehicle's blind spot.
8. Scan far ahead for obstacles and traffic hazards.
9. Do not park on the side of the freeways.
5 Key Rules of the Smith System of Driving
1. Aim High
The first rule for this method is βAim high in steeringβ. Staying alert of the dangers and traffic ahead not only avoids rear-end collisions, but also alerts other drivers behind your vehicle to slow down. The driver should steer and focus their attention high, so as to view the road as whole and not just a few feet ahead.
2. The Big Picture
βBe aware of your surroundings at all timesβ may seem obvious to say, but distracted drivers are
just as dangerous as intoxicated ones. Erratic and angry drivers take up a large portion of the traffic we see daily, so avoid major accidents by noticing how other drivers behave on the road. Having the whole picture means that you are doing your part to keep your vehicle as safe as possible while moving 1000 ft a second. There are a variety of hazards between your own vehicle and other drivers, and a keen awareness of these dangers will reduce these risks.
3. Keep Your Eyes Moving
The third standard of the Smith System asks drivers to remain alert. Energy drinks can only do so much before they cause the body to crash, and any repetitive motion sends us into a trance. Consistent eye movement prevents your body from entering the trance state, keeping you alert to every driving condition ahead of you.
4. Leave Yourself an Out
The fourth principle of the Smith System states to leave yourself a way out. This means ensure that other drivers do not box you in while selecting their lanes. Do not tailgate other vehicles too closely, and always anticipate other drivers moves.
5. Make Sure They See You
The worst thing a driver can do is assume. Assume other drivers can see them, assume other drivers are not dangerous, or even assume that they will just get to their destination safely. The final rule for the Smith System is βMake Sure You Are Seenβ. This rule prevents accidents by removing assumptions made behind the wheel. As a driver, make sure that other drivers can see you and anticipate your move. If you feel you are coming into another driverβs blind spot, use the horn to get their attention.
-Listen and stay alert: Remain focused on the road at all times by not engaging in distracted driving. Use your mirrors to view oncoming vehicles. 16% of fatal crashes involve driver distraction.
-Proceed with caution: Pull to the right side of the road and do so swiftly, but cautiously when approached by emergency vehicles.
-Resume entry slowly: Use your turn signal! Slowly merge back onto the road or highway while checking your surroundings for others when re-entering roadways.