Motion Sickness: Lauro Muller to Bom Jardim da Serra Drive
The Lauro Muller to Bom Jardim da Serra road trip covers approximately 21 miles (34 km) and takes around 1 hours in normal traffic. The terrain is escarpment switchback climb, making it a very high motion sickness risk route.
The SC-390 climbs the Serra do Rio do Rastro escarpment between Lauro Muller and Bom Jardim da Serra, with 284 curves credited to the serra stretch. The steepest 12 km gains about 1,200 m from the lowlands to the rim at around 1,460 m. Hairpins are cut into a near vertical wall, and fog rolls in fast from the plateau.
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Where Motion Sickness Hits Hardest
The sections most likely to trigger motion sickness are: The 12 km escarpment wall, Hairpins below the summit viewpoint, Forest curves above Lauro Muller. Drive it in the morning; afternoon fog can cut visibility to a few meters. The summit viewpoint is the natural break, with the whole road visible below. The road is lit at night, but daylight is still the safer choice in fog.
Best Seat for Motion Sickness on This Drive
Front passenger seat, eyes on the road cut ahead rather than the drop.
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Prevention Tips for the Lauro Muller–Bom Jardim da Serra Drive
- Have Dizzout downloaded before you start - it works instantly when symptoms begin
- Take Bonine or Dramamine 30-60 minutes before departure if you're prone to symptoms
- Eat lightly before the drive - heavy meals worsen motion sickness
- Take breaks every 90 minutes minimum on long stretches
- Keep the car cool and well-ventilated
- Avoid reading or phone use in the back seat
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does motion sickness last on the Lauro Muller to Bom Jardim da Serra drive?
Motion sickness symptoms typically peak 20–60 minutes after exposure begins and continue until the motion stops. On a 1-hour drive, symptoms can persist for the entire journey without intervention. Sound therapy and medication can shorten or prevent the symptoms.
Is the Lauro Muller to Bom Jardim da Serra drive bad for motion sickness?
This route is rated very high for motion sickness risk. The SC-390 climbs the Serra do Rio do Rastro escarpment between Lauro Muller and Bom Jardim da Serra, with 284 curves credited to the serra stretch.
What's the fastest way to stop car sickness mid-drive?
Once you're already feeling sick, pills won't work fast enough - they take 30+ minutes to kick in. The fastest options mid-drive are sound therapy via headphones (works in under 90 seconds), pulling over and getting fresh air, and looking at the distant horizon.