You might not hear much about the dangers of sneezing while driving, it fits into the category of distracted driving and causes more accidents than you might think.
Accidents happen for various reasons, but even fatal accidents can be caused by something as simple as a sneeze.
What should you do if you have to sneeze?
Pull over
Probably the most effective way to avoid a sneeze-induced automobile accident is the simple act of pulling over to sneeze. Most people can feel a sneeze coming on, and that means you should have enough time to pull your vehicle over to a safe shoulder before giving yourself over to the sneeze. Drivers may travel up to 50 feet with their eyes closed while sneezing so, if possible, pull over to sneeze.
Stop the sneeze
It’s not comfortable or technically healthy to stop a sneeze in its tracks, but it is possible. If you have very intense sneezes and think you could endanger yourself and your passengers if you don’t do something, you can try these techniques if you feel a sneeze coming on to stop your sneeze:
- Pinch your upper lip
- Put your finger under your nose
- Squeeze your nose
- Grab the spot between your eyebrows
- Distract yourself by thinking about something else
- Flick your forehead
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