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Can stress, anxiety or depression affect attention while driving?

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Yes, they can affect attention and increase distraction.

Yes. They can impair concentration and decision-making or increase distraction, even in light traffic. Effects vary with the person, symptoms and treatment; not everyone with these problems is aggressive or unfit to drive. Seek medical advice if they affect driving, and do not drive when unable to do so safely. Some medicines can also affect attention; do not change treatment on your own.

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  • Yes, they can affect attention and increase distraction.

  • No, they never affect the abilities needed to drive.

  • They can affect attention only in very heavy traffic.

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