Surprising Foods That Can Affect Your Driving Ability – Sorry Pasta Lovers…

How Hunger Can Lead to Erratic Driving

At its core, driving is a decision-making process. Therefore, anything that affects one’s ability to make sound decisions on the road can contribute to erratic driving. The state of being chronically hungry is one such factor.

1. Decreased Cognitive Function: Hunger decreases your cognitive function, leaving your brain less equipped to deal with complex tasks like driving.

2. Distractibility: The empty pit in your stomach can take your mind off the road, causing lapses in concentration and consequent poor driving decisions.

3. Aggression: Hunger-driven irritability can lead to aggressive driving, creating a hazardous driving environment.

Avoid driving when you are hungry. Even a small snack can help prevent the onset of hunger-induced road rage.

But that’s not it…

How consumption of certain foods can land drivers a fine

Amy spoke to First Vehicle Leasing exclusively and named some surprising foods that can affect drivers.

Caffeine Overload

Too Much Coffee or Energy Drinks: While a moderate amount of caffeine can improve focus, excessive caffeine can cause jitters, rapid heartbeat, and even palpitations, affecting your concentration and ability to concentrate on the road.

Complex Carbs

Heavy Pasta and Bread: Foods rich in complex carbohydrates can cause a spike in serotonin levels, making you feel relaxed but potentially too drowsy for driving, which could lead to a £5000 fine for driving recklessly.