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If a motorist or a motorcyclist is taking medication which may affect their driving, what should they do?

  1. Drive for short distances only.
  2. Drive slower when under the influence of medication that affects driving.
  3. Drink plenty of water while driving.
  4. Correct answerSeek medical advice in relation to driving.

Explanation

Some medication can affect a drivers ability to drive safely. If you are on medication of any kind, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist to tell you if it is safe to drive while taking it. Read the patient information leaflet supplied with the medication.

Read in Chinese

如果机动车驾驶员或摩托车驾驶员正在服用可能影响驾驶的药物,他们应该怎么做?

  1. 仅限短距离驾驶。
  2. 服用影响驾驶的药物时,请减速行驶。
  3. 开车时多喝水。
  4. 就驾驶问题寻求医疗建议。

某些药物可能会影响驾驶者安全驾驶的能力。如果您正在服用任何药物,您应该咨询医生或药剂师,了解服用该药物时是否可以安全驾驶。请阅读药物附带的患者信息手册。

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