Effect of two hypnotic drugs on actual driving performance next morning.

Abstract

This study examined the effect of temazepam and flurazepam on driving performance on the next morning after having taken one of the drugs 12 hours prior to testing. A single night-time dose (15 mg flurazepam or 20 mg temazepam) of both hypnotics caused changes in driving behavior the next morning that increased the chance of a road accident.