Can the consumption of amphetamines increase the driver's tendency of risky and aggressive behaviour?

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Correct answer: Yes

Yes, amphetamine is a powerful psychoactive substance that drastically impairs judgement of the situation on the road. It causes overconfidence, a tendency for reckless and aggressive driving, and a false sense of possessing extraordinary skills. A driver under its influence takes extreme risks, creating a deadly threat. Driving under the influence of intoxicants is a criminal offence, punishable by imprisonment and loss of the driving licence.

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