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Old 06-12-2012, 12:10 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
Using CC is also one thing less that keeps you driving actively.
Having to do even less, is not the best solution to falling asleep at the wheel.

I've woken up on the wrong side of a bi-directional road once, in a turn.
It's a rush, but not something I'd ever want to repeat.

Make sure you get a decent amount of sleep, in a dark room as it'll make one sleep better.
I stopped using the alarm clock, except for the early shift.
It has made me sleep better.


Compared to a constant speed, on relatively flat terrain, CC will normally return better MPG.

You lose out compared to P&G - which is something I'm not prepared to do on long stretches of road. I also won't shut down the engine, so P&G is out.

You also lose out on inclines that are tougher and longer than say a bridge. Though the CC recovers quicker as the incline levels out again.
Maintaining a speed is very monotonous, that is what makes me tired, because its the same damn thing for an hour. Take that out, and i could listen to music more in depth, or think about more things that keep me awake. I could stretch out my legs, etc. I could move around more without affecting the speed, which would also help.

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