Driving is not recommended for people with broken bones, but it depends largely on the severity and location of the fracture. If the fracture is in the ankle, leg or arm, you definitely should not drive. This is because during the driving process, these parts have to exert themselves, and in doing so, they may cause the fracture to be re-injured, thus aggravating the fracture. There is also the possibility of causing damage to nerves or blood vessels, which can bring about pain. If a single rib fracture is not serious, the patient can drive short distances appropriately at this time. However, some people may have multiple rib fractures which are more serious, and if they drive, they may pull on their chest when they control the steering wheel with their hands, causing pain in the chest during the pulling process. It may also cause lung contusion or pleural effusion, as well as pneumothorax and other serious conditions, which seriously threaten the patient’s life.