CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Driver Identification and History

When discussing medication with a positive health history person, the medical examiner must assess and evaluatethe side effects that may impair driving ability such as:
  1. Visual disturbances.
  2. Mood changes.
  3. Sleep disturbances.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - All the above.

This is the correct answer because all of the mentioned side effects have direct impact on the driver’s ability to drive safely. For example, visual disturbances reduce the driver’s ability to assess distances or read road signs. Mood changes may result into aggressive driving behavior or lack of concentration. Sleep disturbances may result into daytime sleeping or fatigue.
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