Question 5873
When driving with symptoms of a respiratory allergy, does it increase the risk of having an accident?
- Yes, but only during spring due to the higher presence of pollen.
- No, the risk is the same as for a driver without a respiratory allergy.
- Yes, because the ability to drive safely can be impaired.
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Correct answer: Yes, because the ability to drive safely can be impaired.
Yes. Sneezing, watery eyes, and fatigue from allergies distract you and reduce your abilities. The accident risk from an allergy is comparable to that of driving with 0.5 to 0.6 g/l of alcohol in your blood. This happens whenever you have symptoms, not just in spring.