1 in 3 motorists admit to drug driving as road accident rates soar

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Have you ever got behind the wheel after taking an antihistamine or cold and flu tablet? Research from the UK's leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed a hidden drug-driving problem, but surprisingly the drugs in question are not illicit substances but everyday prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications.

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