Safe and Responsible Driving
Driving under the influence of drugs (including some prescription medicines) is:
- ○Legal if the drug was prescribed by a doctor
- ✓Illegal if it impairs your ability to drive safely
- ○Only illegal for illegal drugs
- ○Legal provided you feel able to drive
Correct answer
Illegal if it impairs your ability to drive safely
Driving under the influence of any substance — including prescription medication — that impairs your driving is illegal. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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