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Is stoned driving dangerous?
Is it actually dangerous to drive high? I see ads about it all the time now that weed is legal. I feel like it can’t be anywhere near as dangerous as driving drunk.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The short answer to this question is yes, stoned driving is dangerous. Marijuana has a few effects that are detrimental to your driving skills, including:
- Delayed reaction time
- Difficulty concentrating on the task at hand
- Inhibited motor skills
- Difficulty making quick judgment calls
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