How many hours should you not drive in a day?

To keep yourself, your travel partners, and others on the road safe, it is recommended to hit the brakes on your driving time at 8.5 hours per day and no more than that. Adhering to this limit will not only significantly benefit your health and safety but also improve the overall experience of your road trip.



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Taking all this into consideration, a car with two driving passengers can likely cover around 700 miles safely over a maximum of ten hours, as long as you share driving and take the necessary breaks.

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Take Breaks During Your Long Drive Sitting for too long in the car can contribute to fatigue, and it can also lead to dangerous situations like blood clots or back injuries. Make sure that you take breaks every few hours on your trip to walk around the car, relax your eyes, and step away from the road.

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