Hydration Tracker
A Loughborough University study found 60% of drivers are dehydrated on shift. Even mild dehydration impairs concentration as much as being over the drink-drive limit. Track your water and stay sharp.
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Signs You Are Dehydrated
If you experience these symptoms, stop driving as soon as safely possible, drink water, and rest. Dehydration impairs driving ability as much as alcohol.
Hydration Tips for Drivers
Keep a bottle in the cab
A reusable 1L bottle is your best friend. Refill at every stop.
Drink before you feel thirsty
By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
Set phone reminders
Every 45 minutes, take a sip. Build the habit with alarms.
Avoid excess caffeine
Coffee and energy drinks dehydrate you. Limit to 2-3 cups a day.
Eat water-rich foods
Cucumber, watermelon, oranges, and grapes all count toward hydration.
Check your urine colour
Pale straw = well hydrated. Dark yellow = drink more water now.
The Science
Research from Loughborough University found that drivers who drank only 25ml of water per hour made more than double the number of driving errors compared to properly hydrated drivers — similar to the effect of being at the UK drink-drive limit (80mg/100ml blood). The study recommended drinking at least 200ml every hour while driving. That is roughly one glass every hour of your shift.
Source: Watson P, et al. "Mild hypohydration increases the frequency of driver errors during a prolonged, monotonous driving task." Physiology & Behavior, 2015.