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Why are stimulants a problem if you’re driving?
I keep seeing ads and people caution against using stimulants before driving. I just wanted to know why they cause problems when driving.
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving under the influence of stimulants is a serious problem as it affects your attention, perception, alertness, and cognitive and motor functions.
- Attention: stimulants can cause the driver to lose focus on the road and get distracted more easily
- Perception: drivers may not be able to tell how close they are to other vehicles or potential obstacles on the road
- Alertness: drivers can become fatigued and drowsy as the stimulant wears off. They may not have the capacity to react quickly enough to avoid an accident
- Cognitive and motor functions: drivers can become sluggish and unable to safely maneuver the vehicle when the stimulants wear off
Driving under the influence will also result in severe penalties, as well as a violation on your driving record.
Any violations on your driving record can also cause your insurance premiums to skyrocket. However, regardless of your driving record,
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