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by Lorraine Gibson

Hay fever can be the curse of summer - and beyond - for sufferers and, in case it didn’t have a bad enough reputation, its symptoms can also adversely affect your driving.

Sneezing has been known to distract some drivers enough to cause a an error, or even a collision.

However, hay fever can add further complications, think watery eyes, streaming nose and drowsiness, which might explain why at least one in four drivers have had an accident due to related symptoms. This raises several questions:

Can I drive with hay fever?

Well, if you couldn’t, a huge proportion of the population would be grounded, so it’s down to self-governance and whether it negatively affects your driving.

Just under a quarter of sufferers asked in a survey last month said that hay fever did negatively affect their driving ability and a third of those who had experienced an accident or near-miss, cited coughing or sneezing as reasons for losing control.

Can I drive if I’ve taken hay fever medication?

Yes, you can. However, only with certain types.

A notable side-effect of some medications is drowsiness which can – and does - cause delayed reactions and coordination.

The NHS advice is that you should not drive (or use machinery) when using a ‘drowsiness’ option.

Most off-the-shelf or over-the-counter varieties from pharmacies are safe, however, do check the label for diphenhydramine and chlorphenamine... both are common ingredients that cause drowsiness and are used in some leading brands. If you’re unsure, ask the pharmacist.

What happens if I have a car accident due to hay fever?

According to the same poll, if your reaction to your hay fever medication caused you to crash, you could be convicted for drug driving, receive a fine, or points on your licence, or worse.