January 2019
You already know that alcohol and marijuana can impair your driving skills. Did you know that many prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications may affect your driving? You might be surprised by all the potential side effects such as changes in your judgement, vision, drowsiness, or ability to pay attention – all things that are extremely important to driving.
Mixing substances has an even higher risk. If you blow lower than .08 BAC and test positive for drugs, you can still be arrested, convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), and lose your license for at least 90 days. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s Roadwise RX is a great free tool to check side effects and drug interactions that may affect your driving.
Remember: Check with your doctor about any side effects that may affect your driving whenever you start a new medication.
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