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          Health of Drivers

          Your state of health can have an effect on your driving, regardless of your age. Certain conditions, such as epilepsy and diabetes, can increase your risk of being involved in an accident if they are not controlled.

          Do not get behind the wheel if you are in no condition to drive because of your state of health.

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            The Regulation respecting the health of drivers sets out the medical conditions that have an effect on driving a road vehicle. The most common...

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            The sections of this page contain relevant information regarding health conditions and driving an automobile.

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            Listen to your body and do not drive if you are not in a condition to do so safely. There are many other ways to get around.

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