A new CAA study conducted by the University of Saskatchewan found that consuming cannabis edibles significantly impairs critical driving skills among young drivers, including reaction time, lane discipline, and speed control.

The research focused on drivers aged 19 to 30, a demographic with the highest crash rates in Canada. Impairment was most evident 90 minutes after consumption, when effects may not be noticeable until a driver is already behind the wheel.

Survey says…

Despite this, a survey of 1,510 Ontario motorists revealed a concerning confidence gap. Nearly 20 per cent admitted to driving under the influence of cannabis, and 78 per cent of those felt confident in their abilities.

CAA also flagged a growing trend of poly-use, with 57 per cent consuming cannabis alongside other substances, most commonly alcohol.CAA urges drivers never to get behind the wheel when impaired, treating cannabis-impaired driving with the same seriousness as alcohol impairment.

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Text credit : CAA-Québec