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Can abused or illegal drugs impair a driver’s reaction ability?

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Yes, it reduces reaction capacity.

Yes, they can impair it and alter attention, coordination, perception and decisions needed for driving. Effects vary with substance, dose and circumstances; feeling more alert does not guarantee better responses. Reduced reaction ability does not mean needing less time to react: reaction time may increase, as with alcohol or cannabis. Do not drive under their influence or rely on supposed improvement from stimulants.

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  • Yes, it improves reaction capacity.

  • No.

  • Yes, it reduces reaction capacity.

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