23133 226 Cars & Transportation Driving General Driving true Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:02:03 -0700 /system/videos/5/33/31/02/23133.flv cars, car, transportation, drive, driving, get, getting, good, night's, night How To Get a Good Night's Sleep in Your Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/23133-How-To-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-in-Your-Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/23133-How-To-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-in-Your-Car/edit approved 138 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=23133"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=23133" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 19 Seaworthy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/sleep_in_car_hd_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 18575 false false false 42983 1 34 Warning Sleeping in your car is illegal in many places. Check with the local police before sleeping on public property.

]]> 42984 2 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/40.jpg Pick a good snooze spot Pick a good spot to snooze, meaning one that is relatively safe and that limits your risk of being hassled by the police or anyone else. Highway rest stops are good during the day, when many people pull over to catch a few Z’s.

]]> 42985 3 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/54.jpg Park strategically Park the car with the morning in mind. If you want to be up with the roosters and don’t have anything blocking out the sunlight, park facing east, where the sun rises. Otherwise, face your car west.

]]> 42986 4 65 Tip Bring a compass with you so you always know which way you’re facing.

]]> 42987 5 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/69.jpg Pee before bed Find a restroom to use before you settle in for the night. You don’t want to have to answer the call of nature when you’re bedded down in your car.

]]> 42988 6 77 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/77.jpg Install a tension curtain rod Put your blackout curtains on the tension rod and secure it between the driver’s side and front passenger windows to block the view through the windshield.

]]> 42989 7 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/86.jpg Make your bed Arrange your bedding into a cozy sleeping space. Adjust the seats to give you the most room, and tuck any seat belts you can into the cushions, so they don’t poke you.

]]> 42990 8 98 Tip If you have a hatchback with seats that fold down, turn your backseat into a comfy bed with a camping cot or sleeping pad.

]]> 42991 9 104 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/104.jpg Dress for rest Change into something that’s as soft and unrestrictive as pajamas, yet socially acceptable to wear in public. A sweat suit and thick gym socks is a good choice.

]]> 42992 10 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/114.jpg Regulate your body temperature If it’s cool outside, put on a wool cap and socks to preserve body heat. If it’s hot, wet a t-shirt, some wristbands and a bandanna with ice water and wear them to “bed.”

]]> 42993 11 126 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/23133/126.jpg Keep your cellphone with you Keep your cellphone nearby just in case. Sweet dreams!

]]> 42994 12 131 Fact Many Wal-Marts allows people to park in their lots at night to sleep.

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