Question 4757
Is there a relationship between the use of drugs of abuse or illegal drugs and traffic accidents?
- Only when the driver mixes drug use with alcohol use.
- Yes; drugs seriously impair the abilities needed to drive.
- No; driving is safer when drugs of abuse are used.
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Correct answer: Yes; drugs seriously impair the abilities needed to drive.
Yes. Drugs of abuse affect drivers' perception, attention, reactions, and behavior, increasing the risk of an accident. They are dangerous on their own, even without being mixed with alcohol.