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How can depression affect driving?

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Increasing distraction and making concentration harder.

It can reduce concentration and increase distraction, as well as affect response time. Effects vary with the person, illness course and treatment. Fitness to drive requires individual assessment: ask your doctor about symptoms and medication and do not drive if you cannot maintain adequate attention or control.

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  • Always improving concentration, whatever the treatment.

  • Increasing distraction and making concentration harder.

  • Guaranteeing correct decisions in every situation.

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