Facts
Microsleep represents an unconscious and extremely short period of sleep, sometimes lasting less than a second.
In car driving, these are very dangerous as a lot of things can happen in just a few seconds, especially at higher speeds. If you ever suffer from microsleep or if you feel that the risk is imminent, it is often better to take a break.
Parking the car and taking a short nap of a few minutes is often enough to discourage microsleep, especially when combined with fresh air and a cup of coffee afterwards, if possible.
