Parking by the roadside and turning on the air conditioning to take a nap in your car may seem like a way to rest your eyes and relieve fatigue, but it carries a risk of death that you might not be aware of.

          The Cause When we leave the engine running, close the windows tightly, and recline the seat to sleep, we are essentially inhaling toxic gases inside the car. The source of these toxic gases circulates from the car's air conditioning system, which draws air from outside the vehicle and recirculates it inside, also pulling in exhaust fumes from the car's tailpipe.

          If the level of carbon monoxide in the air exceeds 1,200 ppm, it can pose a life-threatening danger. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause dizziness, reduce the transport of oxygen to the body's organs, and most alarmingly, drivers often do not realize they are inhaling carbon monoxide because they may simply think they have a normal headache and that resting will help, until they eventually lose consciousness and can die.

          Therefore, drivers should rest and prepare their bodies before driving to prevent fatigue and exhaustion while on the road.

 

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