Does the vehicle driver have a better ability to asses the risk on the road after using a small amount of drugs?

Description

§ 1 pt. 1c of appendix no. 1 to the Regulation of the Minister of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy on the training of persons applying for driving licences, instructors and lecturers (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1019).

Explanation

Correct answer: No

Any amount of a narcotic, even a small one, drastically impairs a driver's cognitive functions. Psychoactive substances distort perception, slow down reaction time, and lead to incorrect assessment of distance, speed, and risk. This has an extremely negative impact on driving safety.

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