Common Causes of Car Accidents #3: Impaired driving.

One second is all it takes to get into an accident because as soon as you take your eyes off the road, you lose Driving while under the influence of drugs (legal or illegal) or alcohol is considered “impaired” driving. Some medications, including both prescription and over-the-counter, can make it unsafe to operate a motor vehicle. Medications can have potentially dangerous side effects like sleepiness, blurred vision or dizziness, slowed or uncoordinated movement, or a loss of focus.

Driving intoxicated or under the influence can lead to slow reaction times, unsafe or reckless driving, and loss of control.

For your safety and the safety of others, never drive if impaired by drugs or alcohol. Consult your doctor about the potential side effects of any medications you may be taking or arrange a designated driver or Uber/Lyft service to bring you to and from events with alcohol.

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