Question 7859
Can the symptoms of the most common illnesses, such as the flu, colds, or allergies, affect the ability to drive safely?
- Yes, and they are so familiar that their symptoms are sometimes forgotten.
- Yes, but it is not necessary to take any precautions.
- No; their symptoms do not affect the ability to drive.
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Correct answer: Yes, and they are so familiar that their symptoms are sometimes forgotten.
Yes. Sneezing, itchy eyes, drowsiness, or difficulty concentrating caused by these illnesses reduces your ability to drive, as do some of the medications used to treat them. Because these illnesses are so common, it is easy to forget this and fail to take precautions, even though they are necessary.