Hazard awareness
Why is driving after taking illegal drugs so dangerous?
- Drugs make you drive too slowly
- The effects wear off within a few minutes
- Drugs only affect motorcyclists
- The effects are unpredictable and can be worse than alcoholCorrect
Why?
Rule 96 of The Highway Code says you must not drive under the influence of drugs. The effects of illegal drugs are unpredictable and can be even more severe than alcohol, and it is an offence to drive with certain drugs above the limit.
Highway Code rule 96