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Impaired Driving

Sickness and medications can affect your driving

Your focus on the road can be severely reduced by pain or strong emotional situations.
If you are taking medication and are unsure about its effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist before driving.

Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol

Do not consume any alcohol before you drive and be aware of the legal limits.
Designate a driver or hire a taxi if you have consumed alcohol.

General advice in emergency situations

Remain calm and do not panic; it will help you make rational, calm decisions.
Try to brake in a straight line if possible.
If you are driving at a high speed when the emergency occurs, try to avoid sudden steering since it may result in accidents that can otherwise be avoided.
You can steer far more effectively at slower speeds. Slow down as much as possible to reduce the impact of a potential collision.
Your main priority is to save lives. If an accident is unavoidable, take priority actions that ensure the safety of human life first.
Turn on your hazard lights as soon as possible.
Make sure you have emergency numbers and insurance numbers on hand at all times.

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