Medication
It's difficult to predict whether a particular medication will affect a person's ability to drive safely. Everyone reacts in different ways and sometimes you don't even notice the effects until it's too late. The combined effect of alcohol and medication is even worse.
- always ask your GP or pharmacist whether your medication will effect your driving - even when taking over the counter medicines
- avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy, light headed, having difficulty concentrating, feeling edgy, generally unwell, nauseous or have any loss of co-ordination
Mobility
Stiff joints, arthritis or muscular problems can affect your mobility making steering, changing gear and even applying the handbrake more difficult.
- talk to your doctor about simple exercise programmes that could help to improve your mobility
- try automatic instead of manual vehicles
- consult mobility experts or Driving instructors about what accessories are available to make driving more comfortable
- when driving taking frequent breaks to stretch and move around |  | 
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