Not an AIBU as such as I don't think I was unreasonable but I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this.
Used to drive lots but now work close to home so don't do nearly as much driving these days.
Last night I went for dinner with friends in a city 1hr 20mins from home. Didn't touch a drop of alcohol, went to their house to pick up my car and had a cup of tea, it got quite late, 11pm so not hugely late! I decided to make tracks so left to go home. Felt wide awake at this point. Got some sweets for the car but not coffee.
Got on the motorway and there was a huge diversion. Think I missed one of the signs and got really lost. Pulled over a couple of times to check maps. By the time I put myself right had been driving for about 1 hour.....
Got back on the motorway with 55 mins to go until home and just felt....awful. Eyes were glazing over and just didn't feel safe. Found a garage and got a coffee. Thought about having a nap but then didn't want to wake up at 2am and still have to drive home! So I found a Travelodge and checked in.
Would you have done this with only 50 mins to go? I think it was the safest option but what if I couldn't have afforded it? What's wrong with me that I can't even drive a shortish distance at midnight? Any tips? Or just put it down to circumstance and I did the safest thing?!
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WWYD - driving tired
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singme · 23/04/2017 08:51
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