Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?
- Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.
- Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
- It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
- Correct answer: Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.
Sedatives can cause drowsiness, slow your reactions and weaken concentration and judgment. That is why you must follow the prescription and the doctor's instructions: if they say not to drive while taking the medication, driving is forbidden. It is not up to the driver's own feeling about how the drug affects them, and taking the pills half an hour before driving does not make it safe.