Because of a cold, you are taking medication. Can this medication affect your motorcycle driving?

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Many medications used to treat common conditions, such as a cold or an allergy, can have side effects that affect driving. One of the most frequent and dangerous effects is drowsiness, which reduces reaction capacity and attention. Therefore, it is essential to read the leaflet of any drug before getting behind the controls of a motorcycle. If the medication affects psychophysical abilities, driving should be avoided.

Because of a cold, you are taking medication. Can this medication affect your motorcycle driving?

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