Why do we feel sleepy in cars???


You must have often seen that as soon as we sit in the car, the eyes start getting heavy and we feel sleepy. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Why does it happen that as soon as sitting in the car, the brain becomes so relaxed that sleep comes. What is its science after all?


1. These things came out in research

Many things have come to the fore in research regarding sleep in the car. The reason for this has been said to be sleep debt, boredom and highway hypnosis.


2. Sleep is not complete in preparation

When you are about to go somewhere, before that you are busy in preparation. Apart from this, these things also keep going on in the mind that nothing should be missed. You cannot get enough sleep in this affair. This is called Sleep Debt. This becomes the biggest reason for sleep during the journey.


 3. Know what is Science

As per the research if you aren't doing anything, the mind and body reach a state of relaxation. That's why people start falling asleep during the journey. This condition is called highway hypnosis.


4. Movement of moving vehicle is also responsible

Research says that movement in a moving vehicle also works to induce sleep during travel. During this, your body works in the same way as the mother shakes the baby in her lap to make her sleep. 



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