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Originally Posted by campimp
i know i personally have almost killed myself many times after smoking some sweet sweet cheeba and jumping behind the wheel of my car
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yeah, you know, there's a solution. don't fucking do that. be a man and don't smoke before driving. nut up and say no thanks man I gotta drive.
but, many things cause impairment - lack of sleep being the most common, according to a study I read not long ago, driving while elderly, drunk driving, being diabetic or having other medical conditions, followed by the usual list, and on those lists smoking grass always falls into one of the lower slots, based on accident measurements. You dont usually see it make a slot in any of the major lists.
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When reports surface on the dangers of impaired driving, headlines usually include alcohol, age and the multi-purpose category of "distracted driving." Those rightfully belong at the top of the list.
Alcohol abuse is the greatest risk factor for motor-vehicle collisions, deaths and injury. From 2005 to 2009, one-third of the motor vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. every year were alcohol related, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The same holds true for Massachusetts, which has averaged 400 alcohol-related fatalities over the same period.
Age has also taken center stage with driving ability, as the older driver has become a growing national public health concern. Federal data show that drivers 75 years and older have higher rates of fatal motor vehicle crashes than any other group, except teens. Every elderly person, either by physical or mental impairment, will reach a point where it will be unsafe to drive, though the rate of decline will vary from person to person.
"Distracted driving" -- especially talking and texting with cell phones -- has also captured the spotlight, after several tragic accidents. Such events have led the Massachusetts Legislature to enact a new law, banning texting as well as the use of cell phones and other electronic devices by those under 18. Although the law targets young drivers, multitasking while driving is risky at any age. The same law also requires drivers over 75 years of age to renew their licenses in person at a Registry office. Many other states are doing the same.
While alcohol, age and distracted driving catch the attention, it's important to remember that sleep deprivation and many medical conditions also have the potential to cause impaired driving.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/ar...#ixzz1YMWWFSMk
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http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/0...le_crashes.htm
unfortunately, we don't have tests that can tell us effectively wether or not one is driving while too stoned. there do exist various ideas for impairment testing, but they are not well implemented.