Question 6111
Can the use of recreational or illegal drugs alter risk perception?
- Yes, it decreases and the driver perceives risky situations worse.
- Yes, it increases and the driver perceives risky situations better.
- No; drug use does not alter risk perception.
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Correct answer: Yes, it decreases and the driver perceives risky situations worse.
Yes, risk perception decreases. People who have used drugs see risky situations as normal and become overconfident. This false sense of security is typical of stimulants such as cocaine, which also lead to driving faster and making reckless maneuvers.