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A prescription medicine label warns that it may cause drowsiness. Before driving after taking it, you should:
- A.Drive only on short trips
- B.Not drive until you know how it affects you, and follow the label or your doctor's guidance
- C.Drink coffee to counteract it automatically
- D.Take an extra dose so it wears off sooner
Correct answer
B. Not drive until you know how it affects you, and follow the label or your doctor's guidance
Why
Medicines that cause drowsiness can impair driving just like alcohol. Follow the warning label and medical advice, and do not drive while the medicine affects you.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Alcohol and Drugs · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-094).