Driving High is Driving Impaired
CAA has worked for decades to raise awareness about the dangers of driving impaired.
Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, we want to make sure everyone uses it responsibly. Make a plan, and don’t drive high.
Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, we want to make sure everyone uses it responsibly. Make a plan, and don’t drive high.
False. Driving under the influence of cannabis affects your ability to drive safely and you’re at a greater risk of getting into a collision.
False. 45% of incidents happen near the home. Driving in a familiar setting makes drivers less attentive, and cannabis has been shown to reduce a driver’s concentration.
False. Police officers across Canada can administer roadside tests to check for impairment. These can include testing devices or calling in specially trained drug recognition officers.
The research found that driving performance declined significantly, in key areas such as reaction time, even five hours after inhaling the equivalent of less than one joint. The participants’ driving performance, tested in a driving simulator, deteriorated as soon as they were exposed to common road distractions.
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