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Safe drivingQuestion 157 of 215

You have a cold and want to take cold medicine before you drive. What should you do first?

  1. Take a double dose so it works faster.
  2. Read the label to see if it can affect driving.
  3. Drink coffee after you take the medicine.
  4. Wait ten minutes, then start to drive.
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Correct answer: Read the label to see if it can affect driving.

Cold medicine can make you sleepy and slow your reactions. Read the label before you take it. If it can cause drowsiness, do not drive.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 7, Assessing your health, page 98

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026