If you have a medical emergency while driving, what should you do?

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When a medical emergency happens while you’re driving, safety comes first. Safely pull over to a safe location and seek medical assistance or call for help. Driving on with symptoms can drastically reduce your ability to steer, brake, and judge what’s ahead, putting you and others at serious risk. Stopping in the middle of traffic creates a crash hazard for everyone, so a shoulder, turnout, or parking area is much safer. If you can’t reach a safe spot, call emergency services and stay with the vehicle if possible, keeping your seat belt fastened. After help arrives, follow their instructions and avoid driving again until a medical professional says it’s safe.