The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a safety alert about the dangers of driving while stoned last month, having concluded that cannabis played a role in a tragic car crash. This incident involved six Oklahoma high school students and highlighted the significant risks associated with marijuana use and driving.
Robert Molloy, the NTSB Office of Highway Safety director, emphasized that there are misconceptions regarding the impairing effects of cannabis, particularly how they affect teenage drivers who may not fully realize the risks.
The studies show that driving under the influence of cannabis can impair reaction times, decision-making, and coordination, highlighting that there is much less public awareness and conversation around the risks of stoned driving compared to drunk driving.
A comprehensive 2021 study firmly established that marijuana consumption significantly impairs driving abilities, underscoring the need for better education and infrastructure addressing the dangers of driving while high.
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