Question 7876
If a driver has a chronic illness, is there anything they can do to reduce the risk of having a traffic accident?
- Yes; ask the doctor to inform them about the risks for driving.
- The most advisable thing is to stop taking medication before driving.
- No; chronic illnesses make a person unable to drive.
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Correct answer: Yes; ask the doctor to inform them about the risks for driving.
Yes. Ask your doctor to explain how your illness and its treatment affect your driving, and follow their instructions. You can drive safely with a chronic illness that is under control, and stopping your medication on your own increases the risk.