The German Technical Inspection Authority warned against driving a car in case of a cold or flu, in order to avoid the risk of an accident.
For example, during sneezing, the driver involuntarily closes his eyes for about one second, which means that he drives about 14 meters without seeing the road, which also raises the risk of an accident.
The cold and flu medications limit the ability to drive because of its side effects of delayed reaction, dizziness, fatigue and vision disorders, which raises the risk of an accident.