Question 7830
Can the use of medications be responsible for traffic accidents?
- Yes, but only in people with chronic illnesses.
- Yes.
- No.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Yes.
Yes. Some medications make you drowsy, slow your reflexes, or blur your vision, and driving under their effects doubles your accident risk. Medications are estimated to be behind 5% to 10% of accidents, and not just among people with chronic illnesses.