I’ve had to drive while under the influence of marijuana a couple of times and can say that is bullshit lmao.
If you smoked a little, you’ll probably be fine just like if you drank a beer or two. Smoke a lot though and you are going to get distracted easily, spaced out, etc. Anything other than totally sober will make you a worse driver unless it’s something like amphetamine
Rootiest@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Seen plenty of people try to make that same claim about alcohol.
Also I think the reduced inhibitions often causes people to become overconfident in their ability to drive safely.
Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 9 months ago
I think alcohol us much more universally known as making you shit driver than cannabis is.
PhreakyByNature@feddit.uk 9 months ago
Don’t do it anymore but driving after bud means more chill and sometimes more paranoia, so generally I drive calmer and more thoughtfully. Alcohol I know impairs, especially with overconfidence and that meant it is a counterproductive no no in my books.
LinkOpensChest_wav@lemmy.one 9 months ago
I’m a huge proponent of legalization, and I think weed is great, but you’re objectively a worse driver while high. Please don’t.
Builtin@lemmy.one 9 months ago
I’ve ran red lights twice while driving high which I know would’ve never happened sober. I don’t get high anymore but yes please don’t.
20hzservers@lemmy.world 9 months ago
One thing I’ve always wondered in this debate is how quickly people with high tolerances lose that inebreated state after smoking. Like hot boxing (actively smoking while driving) definitely is a bad idea but what I wonder is what the effects are for a seasoned smoker who took a few puffs at home then drives to grab some munchies like 30-45min later. I’m not arguing one way or another I just think more research needs to be done on how long after partaking is considered safe to drive.