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Too sick to drive?

Being sick or injured is never fun and being stuck at home often makes a person feel even worse. At times, being able to go out, even for a short while, can make for a refreshing change and result in the patient feeling better. Of course, if it is a major illness or injury, a doctor should give the okay for traveling, even if only for a short while. And of course, leaving the home while suffering from an infectious condition is a big no-no. Image Courtesy: Pexels If you are allowed to go out, driving yourself can be a tempting option. It does give you a feeling of independence that your illness or injury has taken from you. But driving when unwell is not just unsafe, it can be dangerous to you and to others as well. A recent survey revealed that when people thought they were too ill to go to work, a large number of them still thought they were well enough to drive. That is always a big mistake. Safe driving demands both concentration and fast reactions. Both of these can be ne