Date:         Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:22:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Andrew Philbrick <herrschildkrote@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Andrew Philbrick <herrschildkrote@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Any Suggestions for 24-hour,
              straight through driving road trip??
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As a professional driver (transit bus), I don't suggest driving more than
you may be used to.  In order to follow OSHA, our drivers must have 30 min
off for each 6 hrs, 1hr for 9hrs, 90min for 12 hrs, and we don't let anyone
drive for more than 12 hours.  Keep in mind, this is 12 hours of in town
driving while letting passengers on and off, etc.

When we road tripped in our Vanagon this past summer, I was the primary
driver.  I second the suggestion of bringing music to sing to or talk
radio.  Even when I drove all day, I would take extended breaks every time
we stopped for fuel (every 2 1/2 hours or so) even though I am well used to
driving 6-9hours at a time.

My thoughts are that interstate travel wears out the mind long before the
body so keep that mind active.

Andrew



> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> The plan is to leave next Friday at 6pm drive through the night and arrive
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> Any hints, suggestions, etc?   Red Bull? "speedballs"? espresso?   3 hrs
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> Thanks in advance!
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