Which statement about drug impairment and driving is true?

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Which statement about drug impairment and driving is true?

Driving requires sharp attention, quick reflexes, and precise coordination. Any drug that dulls those abilities can make you a danger on the road, so impairment from any drug—whether illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter—is illegal and dangerous. The key point is that you can be cited for DUI not just for illegal drugs or alcohol, but for impairment caused by any substance that affects your driving. Some medicines, like certain sleep aids, antihistamines, or pain relievers, can impair even if you don’t feel obviously affected, and mixing drugs with alcohol often worsens the impairment. If a medication could affect your ability to drive, it’s safest not to drive or to check with a healthcare provider about driving safety and alternative transportation.

Driving requires sharp attention, quick reflexes, and precise coordination. Any drug that dulls those abilities can make you a danger on the road, so impairment from any drug—whether illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter—is illegal and dangerous. The key point is that you can be cited for DUI not just for illegal drugs or alcohol, but for impairment caused by any substance that affects your driving. Some medicines, like certain sleep aids, antihistamines, or pain relievers, can impair even if you don’t feel obviously affected, and mixing drugs with alcohol often worsens the impairment. If a medication could affect your ability to drive, it’s safest not to drive or to check with a healthcare provider about driving safety and alternative transportation.

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