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How can a depressive disorder affect driving?

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It may affect attention and decisions; each case requires assessment.

It may impair attention, decision-making or responses to traffic situations. Effects vary with symptoms, severity, course and treatment: people with depression do not all have the same limitations. Discuss driving ability and possible treatment effects with a doctor; do not stop or change treatment yourself. Do not drive when drowsiness, substantial concentration problems or other symptoms prevent safe driving.

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  • It always reduces distractions, even with severe symptoms.

  • It always improves decisions and removes the risk of errors.

  • It may affect attention and decisions; each case requires assessment.

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