You may not realise it but everyday medication such as cold and flu medicines and other over-the-counter medication, when twinned with driving, can have fatal consequences.

Driving under the influence of drugs, both illegal substances and prescribed medication is illegal.

Prescribed medication and over-the-counter drugs can seriously affect your driving without you even realising. Specifically, they can:

• Make you feel drowsy
• Blur your vision
• Slow your reaction times.

If you are on prescribed medication ask your doctor if it could affect your driving. If you purchase over-the-counter medication then ask the pharmacist whether you can drive whilst taking the medication, or check the box.

It is your responsibility to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of any medical condition existing or new, which may affect your ability to drive safely - this is a legal requirement.

• Get your eyes tested regularly.
• Get your hearing checked; uncorrected hearing problems could mean that you couldn't hear emergency vehicles or other motorists warning you of potential hazards. .
• Make sure that you wear glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive.
• Wear a hearing aid whilst driving, if you need one.
• Ask your doctor whether you need to report any medical conditions to the DVLA.

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