Information and opinions on health from Christine Wightman at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/82970/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/82970/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/82970/index http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/82970/16821/tired Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:39:00 -0500 Christine Wightman I now stop at the nearest roadside rest while driving when I feel drowsiness coming, or if I am excessively tired.  Taking a short snooze (with locked doors for safety) is better than trying to push yourself and getting involved (or causing) an accident. In 2004, I was involved in a 4 car accident because I was driving when too tired.  While I didn't cause the accident, I didn't react fast enough during the work... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/82970/16821/tired