In Beijing, China, the police have discovered a novel solution to deal with this problem by serving drivers chili peppers at highway service stations.
The police in southwest China believe that for some reason, drivers are often sleepier in the spring than at other times of the year. China’s roads are considered the most dangerous in the world due to overloaded and speeding trucks and drivers who switch lanes without signaling and often ignore traffic lights.
In keeping with the approaching spring season and a host of expected fatalities, the police have cleverly introduced a plan they believe will help reduce some of these incidents.
Since most of the drivers targeted are from Chinese provinces where chilies are a local staple and favorite, it seemed logical to try out this novel plan on them.
It’s really good to have some hot peppers when you are tired from driving. They make you alert, said van driver, Chen Jun.
Well, the AAA might have its doubts, but whatever floats (or in this case, heats up) one’s boat and reduces road fatalities is certainly worth a sincere and very hot try.
Chili, anyone?
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