DROWSY DRIVING Thanksgiving is coming up, and many people are looking forward to the Thanksgiving feast. There’s nothing like a belly full of turkey to put us in prime napping condition. This year, if you feel like napping after dinner, we advise against getting behind the wheel. Most Americans report feeling tired throughout the day, so being a bit sleepy while driving might not seem like such a big deal. But in reality, drowsy driving is incredibly dangerous and could account for 30 percent of traffic accidents, according to international studies. Thanksgiving Dinner and
COULD A BELLY FULL OF TURKEY LEAD TO DANGEROUS DRIVING?
Signs of drowsy driving include: • Trouble focusing • Heavy eyelids • Yawning • Bobbing your head • Drifting from your lane • Missing your exit • Being unable to remember the last stretch of road
Research from the National Sleep Foundation found drowsy driving might be as dangerous as driving while inebriated. After being awake for 18 hours, drivers exhibit the same responses as if they had a blood-alcohol level of 0.05
WORD SEARCH November The best way to prevent drowsy driving is to get enough sleep, not drive late at night, and make sure you are not living with an undiagnosed sleep disorder. A little extra caution can help make sure you and your passengers all get home safely. When sleep starts to tug at their eyelids, many drivers roll down the window to get a blast of cold air or turn up the radio extra loud. Unfortunately, these tactics only startle a driver back into alertness for a brief moment and fail to address the dangers of drowsy driving. If you feel drowsy behind the wheel, the National Sleep Foundation recommends safely pulling over to take a 20-minute nap, drinking a cup of caffeinated coffee, or, if possible, switching drivers.
percent. Meanwhile, being awake for 24 hours, like after a sleepless night, is akin to having a blood-alcohol level of 0.10 percent. For context, a blood alcohol level of 0.08 is considered drunk.
Roasted Parmesan PESTO POTATOES
It only takes 3 ingredients to make these crispy, flavorful potatoes. They’re the perfect side dish for any meal.
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In large bowl, combine Ingredients • 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• Salt and pepper, to taste • 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese
evenly over potatoes and put pan back in the oven. Roast for additional 10–15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and crispy. Remove from oven and serve warm.
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potatoes and pesto. Toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to large baking sheet or shallow roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast 20 minutes and remove from oven.
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Recipe courtesy of TwoPeasAndTheirPod.com.
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