This short video from New Zealand examines 3 Maori boys waiting in a car for their father to return. They parody the father driving while under the influence of marihuana (blazed) during the wait. It is humourous on the face of it, but if you think about it they are really keenly aware of the dangers of drug impaired driving.
I have received many e-mails telling me that marijuana does not impair driving, but my experience at the roadside tends more toward what I see in the video.
View the Video Blazed
Symptoms of Cannabis Use
- Engaging in risky, reckless, or otherwise dangerous behaviors
- Delayed reaction time
- Impaired motor skills
- Poor coordination
- Fatigue
- Difficulty tracking the passage of time
- Lack of ability to focus or concentrate
- Impaired sensory perception
- Delayed reactions
- Poor decision-making skills
- Agitation and irritability
- Fear, panic, and/or paranoia
All of these contribute to not being able to control a vehicle properly.
Learn More
- Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis - Canadian Centre on Drug Abuse and Addiction
- Drug Impaired Driving FAQ - Government of Canada
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