Eating Turkey and the hazards of driving

Do you get drowsy after eating turkey on Thanksgiving?

Don’t blame the turkey, blame everything.  You probably stuffed a couple days of food into your body over a couple of hours. This can be tiring.  Then, with a full stomach, your body directs blood away from your central nervous system to help with your digestive system causing more of the drowsiness.  So be careful driving after eating that Thanksgiving meal!

To ensure a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday, National Safety Council has the following suggestions:
  • Make sure all passengers are buckled up and children are in age- appropriate safety seats.
  • Enforce a “driver distraction-free zone” in vehicles equipped with mobile electronic devices including the use of cell phones as well as stereo, global positioning, video and gaming systems.
  • Allow plenty of travel time to avoid frustration and diminish the impulse to speed.
  • Drive defensively and exercise caution especially during inclement weather.
  • Limit alcohol intake. Even moderate consumption of wine or beer impairs reaction time and driving judgment
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