Can depression affect driving?
Human factor: Physical factors
Depression affects driving because it makes it difficult to maintain the necessary attention, increasing the risk of accidents.
Explanation
**Depression** can negatively affect driving. This is because changes in **mood**, such as those caused by depression, can lead to a loss of the **concentration** necessary to drive safely. Lack of concentration increases the risk of having a traffic accident.
Additionally, it is recommended not to drive during periods of severe depression and to always follow the appropriate medical treatment. It is important to avoid the use of **drugs or alcohol** to try to improve mood, as this can worsen the situation and increase the risk while driving.
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