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How can cold medicine affect driving?

It can cause drowsiness.

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  1. It sharpens reflexes
  2. It can cause drowsiness ✔
  3. It improves alertness

Why: Many cold medicines cause drowsiness, which slows reaction and raises crash risk.

Huh, didn't know that: Many cold medicines cause drowsiness, which slows reaction and raises crash risk.

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A cold remedy can leave you cold to the road.
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References

Answer: It can cause drowsiness. Many cold medicines cause drowsiness, which slows reaction and raises crash risk.

  1. Scouting America: Traffic Safety www.scouting.org/merit-badges/traffic-safety
    Describe how alcohol, cold medications, and prescription and illegal drugs affect driving abilities.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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