As dangerous as a drunk driver with the flu!

Fatigue and low temperatures contribute to the disease. Colds, flu, runny nose, fever - all this significantly reduces our driving skills. A sick driver can be just as dangerous on the road as an intoxicated driver.

slower reactions

Cold symptoms can significantly affect a driver's response. Untimely braking, untimely attention to a cyclist or a pedestrian, untimely detection of an obstacle on the road is a very risky behavior that the driver cannot afford, as this endangers the safety of other road users.

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- A driver who is sick with the flu, has a cold or is taking medication should not drive. Then he has problems with concentration and his ability to assess the situation is much worse, as in the case of a driver who drives a vehicle while intoxicated. Even a simple sneeze can create a danger on the road, because the driver loses sight of the road for about three seconds. It can be very dangerous, especially in a city where everything happens quickly and a split second can decide whether an accident will happen, explains Zbigniew Veseli, director of the Renault driving school.

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Headaches, muscle and joint pains, runny nose, fever or cough can distract and debilitate the driver's attention as much as all the activities associated with this condition, such as blowing the nose, sneezing. The disease is often accompanied by drowsiness and a feeling of fatigue due to weakness and medications. Therefore, if you need to take any medications, be sure to check with your doctor or read the enclosed package leaflet to make sure they won't affect your driving experience.

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You better stay at home

At the same time, a higher body temperature and a deterioration in well-being can make the driver irritable, which can additionally contribute to nervous traffic situations. - If you have flu or cold symptoms, it is better to stay at home. If you need to go somewhere, choose public transport. If, nevertheless, you decide to drive a car, be more attentive than usual, avoid sharp maneuvers and try to be as focused on driving as possible, Renault driving school coaches advise.