How long should I drive without a break?

RAC research reveals safety risk – how long do you drive without stopping? More than a quarter of drivers who take their vehicle abroad admit to driving for more than five hours in one stint; nine-in-10 ignore the recommended limit of two hours’ driving or less before a break.

How often should a driver take a break?

Take a break approximately every two hours. If you are driving on an interstate highway, state sponsored rest areas will provide you with a great place to stretch your legs, grab a snack, and use the restroom. Other great places to take a break from a long drive include gas stations, local restaurants, and parks.

What’s the longest a person should drive?

As a general rule, it’s safe to drive for no longer than eight hours a day, taking breaks of at least 15 minutes every two hours. This means you can safely drive for around 500 miles, not taking into account external factors such as slowing for tolls, traffic, travelling with children, and tiredness.

Are long drives bad for your car?

Are long distance drives bad for your car? A long-distance drive is not bad for your car provided you have serviced your vehicle and have sufficient engine lubrication, coolant, water, and fuel. Short-distance road trips involving frequent acceleration and lower speeds actually generate more wear on engine components.

How many breaks should you take on a long drive?

Considering that drivers shouldn’t stay behind the wheel for more than eight hours a day, at least three breaks would be necessary across a full day’s drive, meaning the maximum time spent actually driving is around seven hours and 15 minutes.

How dangerous is it to drive for hours without a break?

As tempting as it is on a road trip to stay behind the wheel for those extra few hours in order to get to your destination as quickly as possible, driving for long stretches of time without a break can be really dangerous.

How many hours a day is safe to drive on average?

As a general rule, it’s safe to drive for no longer than eight hours a day, taking breaks of at least 15 minutes every two hours.

How far can you drive without stopping on a road trip?

In theory, with two drivers you should be able to travel 1,000 miles over 16 hours without stopping, seeing as one person can sleep while the other drives. Unfortunately it’s not quite that straightforward, and we’d recommend erring on the side of caution.