Can over-the-counter medicine affect your driving?

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  1. Yes, it can make you sleepy or slow
  2. No, only illegal drugs affect driving
  3. Only if a doctor prescribed it

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References

  1. California Driver's Handbook, Section 5: An Introduction to Driving www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/introduction-to-driving Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-and-practice-tests/chapter-9-alcohol-and-other-drugs Checked 2026-10-09.

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