Posted on 11/28/2025
Holiday drives stretch attention, compress schedules, and pile on dark hours behind the wheel. Fatigue does not always feel like “sleepy.” It often shows up as slower reactions, sloppy lane placement, and missed cues. Here is how tired driving changes risk and what you can do to keep focus steady on long trips. Why Long-Haul Fatigue Creeps In Extended sitting lowers circulation and core temperature. Cabin heat and steady engine noise relax the body, while nighttime driving reduces visual detail and forces your eyes to work harder. Big meals and sugary snacks create energy highs followed by dips. We often see drivers underestimate how much the highway hypnotizes them after just a couple of hours. The Subtle Driving Errors Fatigue Causes Tired drivers fixate on the center of the lane and stop scanning mirrors. Braking becomes late and firm instead of smooth and early. Micro-corrections fade, so the car drifts toward reflectors, then snap ... read more