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If you are sick, it is better to stay at home. Driving sick is a bad idea! You should only get out of bed in a few situations, such as for a doctor's appointment or to get urgently needed medication from the pharmacy. However, one should not sit behind the wheel in such cases, as the serious Consequences may have. There are many reasons. The body's defense reaction. It can not only lead to body aches, but also impair concentration. However, this is essential to avoid accidents caused by inattentiveness. Some medications can also affect driving ability.
Points & driving ban
You should be particularly careful with cough syrup, as it often contains alcohol. However, this is not always obvious at first glance. It won't get you seriously drunk, but dangerous interactions can occur. If you are unsure how the medication you are taking will affect your body, it is better not to drive. If you become conspicuous due to unsafe driving or even cause an accident, according to § 24a Para. 2 StVG you face the same penalties as someone who under drug influence car drives.
Insurance can reduce liability
Therefore, one should follow the doctor's advice and leave the car if he recommends it. Behavior contrary to the doctor's instructions can be considered grossly negligent or even intentional. The consequence: Insurance companies can limit their liability and the driver may have to pay for the damage. Because the driving license regulation requires that the driver must always be able to drive the car safely. With many health impairments, however, this is no longer possible. In addition, there are even threats of points in Flensburg, a driving ban and even a medical-psychological examination (MPU) can be the result.
There can also be consequences for the doctor!
But it can also become uncomfortable for the doctor treating you. If the doctor fails to inform his patients about the possible effects of medication or physical or mental impairments on their ability to drive, this can even lead to the doctor being held liable for possible accidents involving the patient.
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