Thursday, August 20, 2009
Many elderly drivers are unaware that prescription drugs may affect their ability to drive safely, reported the Wall Street Journal.
In all, 69% of those surveyed took a medicine that could impair
driving, because of possible side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness
or blurred vision. But only 28% of respondents were aware of those
issues. Only 18% had been warned about the possible driving risks by a
doctor, nurse of pharmacist.