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Motorists are being warned about the effects of driving while on medication.

The Institute of Advanced Motoring has highlighted the fact that many drivers are not aware that over-the-counter medicines can affect their control while behind the wheel.

The organisation is also warning that slight afflictions such as a cold, a headache, tiredness, stress and even hay fever can lead to an increased risk of being involved in an accident.

As the summer continues and the pollen count increases, more and more drivers are running the risk of suffering an attack and losing concentration.

The Institute is also advising motorists that do not suffer from hay fever to drive more carefully in case another road user has an attack.

It has been calculated that if a hay fever sufferer sneezes eight or nine times while travelling at 70mph, he or she could lose vision for up to half a mile.

Taking medication to cure the symptoms of hay fever does not necessarily cut the danger of being involved in a crash and takers should read the label or ask at the counter to see if it is likely to hamper their driving ability.

Motorists who are involved in a crash while taking medication that has a label telling you not to use it while driving may find that they cannot make a claim on their car insurance.

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