Young drivers everywhere are being warned not to risk their right to a cheap car insurance deal by taking medication without reading the label properly.
Research recently undertaken by the RAC Foundation found that the majority of drivers questioned were unaware of how different treatments can affect reaction times and concentration, resulting in many youngsters getting behind the wheel in an unfit condition.
With many motorists dosed up to their eyeballs on antihistamines as the hayfever season starts to get into full swing, the RAC are calling for simpler, clearer warning labels on tablets and medicines.
A Bill is currently being discussed in Parliament that would require manufacturers to provide drivers with greater safety information about their medication, and the RAC's Edmund King is hoping it becomes law.
He said, "We believe that a clear, eye-catching system is needed to warn motorists about the risks of mixing certain medicines and driving.
"It is easy to believe that a medicine sold over the counter is a safe medicine, but motorists should always read the small print before taking to the road."
Mike Page from Hoot Car Insurance Services, the young driver car insurance experts, agreed, saying, "You could be in real trouble if your driving abilities are affected by medication that you're taking.
"Slowed reaction times and a lack of concentration increase the risk of accidents, which could very easily result in a loss of cheap car insurance."