Question 7881
When a driver has an illness and is taking medication to treat it...
- must be aware of the side effects of the medication if they are going to drive.
- must drink a small amount of alcohol to cancel out the side effects of the medication.
- must never drive while undergoing medical treatment.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: must be aware of the side effects of the medication if they are going to drive.
If you take medication and are going to drive, learn about its side effects first by reading the patient information leaflet and asking your doctor. Being under treatment does not prohibit you from driving, and alcohol intensifies those effects rather than canceling them out.