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You are prescribed a medication that may cause drowsiness. What should you do before driving?
- A.Take half a dose and drive as usual
- B.Ask the prescribing medical professional whether it will affect your ability to drive safely
- C.Drive only at night when traffic is light
- D.Skip the medication without telling anyone
Correct answer
B. Ask the prescribing medical professional whether it will affect your ability to drive safely
Why
Many legal medicines impair alertness, coordination, and reaction time just as alcohol does. Checking with the prescriber first, and not driving if the drug affects you, keeps you legal and safe.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Staying Alert and Fit to Drive · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-063).