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Effects of marijuana on driving

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derekstreesv2
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here is an interesting story bbc did.



Apr 30 2012 1:01AM
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Flying~Squirrel
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shitstorm in 3.2.1.
Apr 30 2012 1:02AM
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Alex_G
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if you're not a ninja about driving and not a ninja about being stoned, don't drive stoned. End of storPr
Apr 30 2012 1:08AM
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SeanTom
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Coolio
Apr 30 2012 1:10AM
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Bill.Nye
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The primary effect is it makes you more likely to drive to a Taco Bell.
Apr 30 2012 1:10AM
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BootySpunk.
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Depends on the person. Don't drive if you don't think you can.
Apr 30 2012 1:10AM
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ski4fun420
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What a great fucking video. I wanted to do this test long ago. I am so not surprised by the results. Weed made him drive better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's fucking so dope!!
Apr 30 2012 1:11AM
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jeR.
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haha my experiences are pretty much the same as the vid
Apr 30 2012 1:13AM
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ski-swagga
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im not surprised at all. when i drive high i feel like i am a much safer driver and tend to be less aggressive i feel. but I am aware that some people are effected differently by the ganja.
Apr 30 2012 1:15AM
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Bill.Nye
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I see what you did there.....
Apr 30 2012 1:16AM
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Lucas
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Well they would have to test it on a lot more people to have any real "proof" that it didn't impaire you but kinda cool I guess.
Apr 30 2012 1:22AM
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TheDude
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i find this video true for myself, but not everyone. Ive switched drivers many times because i felt the other person wasnt a good high driver. ell my amigos agree im one of tthe better ones, and now they elect me to drive 90% of the time. you just gotta be safe when you try it out so you know if your good at it or not

Apr 30 2012 1:24AM
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Timmy.
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i have a friend thats a really good driver when hes stoned, he always drives back from parties or whatever and hes not stupid so not gonna drink n drive, but smoke and drive hes always been pretty good at
Apr 30 2012 1:25AM
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derekstreesv2
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i have never run into problems being to stoned while driving, or with my friends driving. this girl in my debate class last year said she got to stoned to drive after eating an edible and had to pull over. how ever i think it depends on the person and how much the smoke. being in a car with someone who is driving drunk is so nerve racking and complete different story, i am not a fan of being a passenger of a driver who is drunk.
Apr 30 2012 1:38AM
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cope+
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I suck ass at driving stoned....
But i still always drive to get food.
Apr 30 2012 1:39AM
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theabortionator
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I bet when I watch it I'm going to tear this shit apart because of how awful I'm guessing the video is.
Apr 30 2012 1:41AM
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rudager
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The test wasn't done well enough. If he's a regular user, his tolerance is built up, and he's able to handle it better. They should of put a non regular user in the test too to see how they did.

With driving high, it has it's limits, people need to know where to draw them.
I've driven high plenty of times before, from just after one bowl, to a few. It has always varied. You can be calm and aware (pretty much sober), or you can be really high. I've been both, I've driven like normal (or better), and I've had times where I realised my high beams were on for 5 minutes while driving through downtown. I've always been so done, that I've completely passed on driving at all, just said "no, this can't be done".

I'm no kid, I know how being impaired is, you have to be able to judge yourself. I've driven after a few drinks before, and same goes with bowls, I feel guilty inside, seeing as I know I shouldn't have (more so for smoking and driving), but I'm cautious, and not over cautious.
I don't smoke anymore, and I rarely drive.

From experience, I'd say don't do it, even if you're a better driver, the risk isn't worth it. Have a buddy drive (I've had people drive my car after me smoking, and just even today; I drove my room mates drunk ass home in his car).

If you think I'm wrong, good for you. People say drive sober for a reason. Marijuana might not kil, but the users might be stupid enough to have there mind slip for one second, and then it's all over.
Apr 30 2012 1:44AM
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Crossfade
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yea didnt watch,  but when I drive I tend to be more cautious and shit.  like I drive the speed limit which I never do when sober.  huh,  driving stoned = safer???  lol
Apr 30 2012 1:47AM
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theabortionator
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nevermind, that videos fucking old. Seen it before.
Apr 30 2012 1:50AM
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derekstreesv2
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so true i have been in the passengers seat many times where i have thought i wouldn't be able to dive, i would have liked them to to do another test after 3 spliffs or what ever. or see how much it would take for him to be impaired.
Apr 30 2012 1:51AM
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Phil-X-
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Ive talked about this with my friends a ton, we all agreed that there are certain people you trust with your life when driving stoned, and those people know they have your life in their hands.I dont usually like being driven by someone who ive never smoked with before because I dont have enough experience with them. i dont know, makes sense
Apr 30 2012 1:57AM
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theabortionator
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"They should of put a non regular user in the test too to see how they did."

Why? If somebody doesn't smoke weed they probably won't be smoking and driving.

"no, this can't be done".

You just suck at smoking. I remember my first bowl.


"I'm no kid, I know how being impaired is"

Um sure, okay buddy.

"From experience, I'd say don't do it, even if you're a better driver, the risk isn't worth it. "

God damn, You're such a fucking vagina.

"Have a buddy drive (I've had people drive my car after me smoking,"

Because your a fucking noob. OMG I DID 3 POTS IM LIKE TRIPPING I CANT DRIVE OMG OMG!!!!!!

"If you think I'm wrong, good for you."

Right or wrong is subjective overall. As far as specific points you're definitely wrong.

"People say drive sober for a reason."

Because drunk people crash and kill innocent people everyday.

"Marijuana might not kil, but the users might be stupid enough to have there mind slip for one second, and then it's all over."

The stupid bitch on her cellphone that got her license but blows giant dicks at driving might not pay attention and crash into a bunch of cars.


Basically your points are retarded. GTFO







Apr 30 2012 2:00AM
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rudager
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Meh, I'd rather be safe than sorry. Like I said, I've driven home after a few drinks, and the same goes with after a few bowls, nothing wrong, and no noticeable impairity. I also know my limit, so if I think I'm going to be at any risk, I'm not going to drive, if that makes me a vagina, oh well.
Apr 30 2012 7:43AM
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theabortionator
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drinking and driving =/=smoking and driving
Apr 30 2012 8:00AM
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Tent
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I like taco bell
Apr 30 2012 8:08AM
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ECKeefe
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its really fun.....
Apr 30 2012 8:08AM
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*Bird
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threads for after school
Apr 30 2012 9:58AM
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caucasian_chad
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Yup that's what happens to me. I call that effect where you become more cautious after smoking "10-and-2 high." In reality though, cops where I'm from won't even try to give you a DUI for weed because they already know this, plus its damn near impossible to prove in court.
Apr 30 2012 10:14AM
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Zimmerman
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the only "scientific" affect on driving is distorted depth perception, but i've never noticed it.
Apr 30 2012 10:30AM
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caucasian_chad
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This is because you don't actually need real depth perception to perceive depth as long as you have reference objects of known size (cars, signs, etc) that your brain can use to approximate distance with.
Apr 30 2012 10:45AM
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Randy_Quench
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I hate to be that guy that says "oh weed makes me a better driver." but in all seriousness, it makes me focus 100% on the road and not my radio, what my friends are doing in the back seat, ect.. in a way it actually does make me a better driver.
Apr 30 2012 10:47AM
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joshua
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Just don't do it, I would be willing to bet 90% of the people who claim to be fine at driving stoned are probably not as good as they claim to be. You can do all the drugs you want and you will only be hurting yourself, but driving stoned/drunk is just stupid and can ruin someone else's life.
Apr 30 2012 9:06PM
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k-rob
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driving sober is a good way to get from point a to point b. driving baked is a good way to enjoy driving. driving drunk or tripping balls can be buttloads of totally irresponsible and extremely dangerous fun. that's all i have to say about that.
Apr 30 2012 9:12PM
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bangarangmules
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Never smoked, so I can't pass any judgement on the matter. However I feel like the video/test isn't really concrete evidence of anything either direction.
Apr 30 2012 9:13PM
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Randy_Quench
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I am completely against drunk driving. and with that said driving stoned≠driving drunk.
Apr 30 2012 9:14PM
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BrewskiJr
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Fuck high driving. My body arms and legs get absorbed into whatever its touching. Really not good when you're on the road. Did it once, will never do it again.
Apr 30 2012 9:17PM
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joshua
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I don't see how there is THAT much of a difference, both impair driving skills. I don't really care if you kids feel "calmer" driving stoned, if you can't handle the pressure of driving then you shouldn't be behind a wheel ever IMO.
Apr 30 2012 9:19PM
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DERS.
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lol @ 4:40

who the fuck calls weed blow.
Apr 30 2012 9:27PM
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TheRightCoast
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I don't think he is saying that he smokes to make him a better or "calmer" driver.
Apr 30 2012 9:32PM
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AWALLRUS.
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it makes you a better driver ya know?

much higher awareness. i'm always on point.
Apr 30 2012 9:34PM
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joshua
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I think someone did, and someone else said it makes them "focus" more or something, such stupid logic.
Apr 30 2012 9:34PM
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theabortionator
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GTFO NOOB

YOU'RE an idiot. And what are you betting on your stats because I'll gladly take you up on that. I remember when I was 12 and thought that hell class told the truth.
Apr 30 2012 9:36PM
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Randy_Quench
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there is a major difference.

I can promise you I would have more control behind the wheel being as high as possible than I would after a couple brews.

the only time i can see smoking taking an effect even close to drinking when behind the wheel would be if:
A. the driver doesn't smoke/first time/doesnt know what they are doing
B. the driver is distracted trying to light a bowl/piece while driving


I hope my comments dont make me come off as an irresponsible douche. Cause I do take drunk driving very seriously.
Apr 30 2012 9:37PM
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AGOF
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how?!?!?
Apr 30 2012 9:38PM
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northeast
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drunk driving is WAY more fun than stoned driving.
Apr 30 2012 9:39PM
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joshua
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What the hell are you trying to say? Driving impaired is stupid, and you are a piece of shit if you try and justify the actions of people who do, like shit, what has society come to?
Apr 30 2012 9:40PM
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bdarb207
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You need better weed.
Apr 30 2012 9:47PM
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theabortionator
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I drove high all the time.


You're just a fucking dumb kid on the internet. I'm probably a phenomenally better and safer driver than you anyway.


Apr 30 2012 9:49PM
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hoodratz47
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i used to drive and smoke all the time. never had any problems

but it depends on the person

Apr 30 2012 9:49PM
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GayWolf420
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It makes driving 10x more interesting and mellow. It's pretty great.
Apr 30 2012 9:51PM
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no_steeze
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i hate driving stoned. i don't have an issue driving safely it just stresses me out and kills my buzz. i don't find it impairs my driving at all, maybe my reaction time, but in general it just causes me to feel shakier and like i need to concentrate more
Apr 30 2012 9:51PM
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