Alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestion 49 of 318

You take a cold syrup that has an antihistamine. What can it do to you?

  1. It can make your vision sharper.
  2. It can make your reflexes faster.
  3. It can make you more alert at night.
  4. It can make you drowsy.
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Correct answer: It can make you drowsy.

Cold and allergy medicines with antihistamines can cause drowsiness. Read the label and ask a doctor or a pharmacist.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Drugs and medication, page 69

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