Originally Posted by vrkelley
. . . Tip: Notice when you start makng mistakes that you normally wouldn't do. Like misjudging and blowing a red light. It could be that you're running low on energy and need to stop and rest, drink, or snack.
This is probably one of the most important safety tips for commuters, especially for the ride home. That ride can be particularly dangerous because it's usually long after lunch and just before dinner.
I keep a powdered sports drink at work for my trip home. That little bit of sugar is usually enough when I'm low on energy. Every now and then (maybe once a month), I'll go for the Powerbar in my seat bag. That tends to ruin my dinner, but I'd rather ruin my dinner than get in an accident because I was too low on energy to pay proper attention.