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T/F: All cannabis is the same strength.
False. Cannabis comes in a variety of forms, doses, strengths, and methods of use.
T/F: Even one drink can affect your driving.
TRUE: People have trouble judging how seriously alcohol has affected the mind. That means many individuals who drive after drinking think they can control a car – but they’re wrong. This can have deadly consequences.
T/F: It is ok to use Snapchat as a passenger on your ride home from a party.
True. The driver should not use Snapchat when driving a vehicle.
Your designated driver has had a few drinks at a party you are both at. You don't have money for a cab or bus, what should you do?
If you haven't had any substances, offer to drive home.
Call a friend or family member that hasn't had substances.
Stay the night.
Walk home if close enough.
Ask another friend at the party that hasn't used substances to drive you home.
Impaired driving is 100% preventable.
TRUE!
What are some other possible consequences of driving high (social, legal, or financial consequences).
Disappointing family and friends
May lose license which can affect social life, school and work prospects
Inability to vacation or cross border even after the incident has been dealt with
Criminal record
Jail time, probation, education, or treatment program mandated
Additional and potentially very inconvenient change in how you travel
T/F: Coffee, cold showers, or eating lots of food, or drinking lots of water can lower your BAC (blood alcohol concentration)
False. Only time can lower your BAC.
T/F: Texting or talking on the phone is unsafe distracted driving, but eating and drinking is safe, as long as you have one hand on the steering wheel and use the cupholder.
False. the risk of a collision goes up when a driver's eyes are taken off the road even for a second. This is because distraction impairs performance and reduces a driver's awareness. It makes drivers slower to notice and less able to safely respond to critical events on the road. Or they may miss them entirely.
What can you do to avoid changing your music or fiddling with the sound system while driving?
Preset your radio stations or playlist before you start driving.
Create the playlist on your device beforehand.
Have the passenger be the DJ!
Use voice commands or steering wheel functions to change the song.
The penalties are the same for cannabis impaired driving and alcohol impaired driving.
True.
T/F: Driving while impaired by marijuana doubles your risk of being involved in a motor vehicle collision.
True. Research has found that driving within three hours of smoking marijuana almost doubles the risk of a crash that can result in injury or death. The most common drug found in drivers aged 16–19 is marijuana (60.8%). This age group is more likely to have marijuana in their system than any other age group.
You just got your G2 license and had a beer to celebrate with friends! Can you drive home?
No! A driver of any age that holds a G1 or G2 license can not have any alcohol in their system.
T/F: If you are stopped at a red light it is okay to check your snapchat.
False.
You spilled your frosty all over yourself while driving. The napkins are on the back seat. What should you do?
Do not reach behind you and grab the napkins while driving. Pull over safely or wait until you park to clean up the mess.
False.
T/F: Cannabis is natural so it can't be bad for you.
False. A lot of natural things are poisonous, like snake venom and certain plants. When you smoke cannabis, it releases harmful chemicals into your lungs. Poison Ivy is natural, would you smoke that?
T/F: You can get your drivers license suspended if convicted with distracted driving.
True. First conviction is a 3-day license suspension, plus a fine and demerit points!
T/F: Actions such as eating, drinking, grooming, smoking, reading and reaching for objects are not part of Ontario’s distracted driving law.
True. However, you can still be charged with careless or dangerous driving.
Larry is often late for school and has no time in the morning to sit and eat breakfast at home, and is tired on his commute. He has to drive faster than the speed limit to make it on time, grabs a bagel and coffee from Tim's, and blasts his music to wake himself up. Is Larry making safe choices? What are some suggestions for Larry?
Larry should be driving the speed limit to prevent an accident, or ticket.
Larry should try to wake up a few minutes earlier to make breakfast at home to avoid distracted driving.
Larry should try to go to bed earlier so he gets a better sleep and is not always waking up tired and needing a coffee.
Larry should drive with his music at a level that is not distracting and avoid changing the song when driving.
Drivers talking on cellphones are in many cases just as impaired as drunk drivers.
True.
T/F: It's ok to drive after having an edible, but not after sharing a joint.
False. It is not safe to drive after having any form of cannabis. Some forms of cannabis take time to have full effects so you might think you are safe to drive.
T/F: If you are 21 and under or have a G1, G2, M1 or M2 license you cannot have any drugs or alcohol in your system.
True. You will face penalties, plus you can face additional penalties for impairment just like any other fully licenced-driver.
What percentage of fatal crashes and serious injuries were caused by distracted driving in Canada?
7%
12%
25%
62%
25%
Jimmy has a prescription for medical cannabis. Jimmy takes the same dose every day and is able to continue to work at his job. Can Jimmy get charged with impaired driving if his cannabis use is prescribed for medical reasons?
In Ontario as a person who uses medical cannabis, you will not be subject to the zero tolerance drug requirements. You may still face penalties and criminal charges if your ability to drive has been impaired. (Ontario.ca)
Certain drugs prescribed by your doctor can impair your ability to drive.
True. Just because the drug was prescribed to you by your doctor does not necessarily mean it is okay to drive after use. Given the properties of some prescription drugs, it might not be safe to operate a vehicle after consumption. Be sure to read the label and sp