http://ntsi.com/olympia-traffic-school/ | Driving under the influence of marijuana is much different than driving under the influence of alcohol. Marijuana and alcohol affect your mind and body in much different ways when driving. Even so, police still often treat both as offences worthy of a DUI. It is always best to not drive while under the influence of any substance such as alcohol, marijuana or any other drug.

1. Marijuana and
Driving: Good
or Bad?

2. How the Body Processes Marijuana
 The way the body
processes marijuana is
different in each person.
 The method of delivery
(smoking versus
ingesting) can impact
the level of impairment.
 The body also processes
THC differently for every
person.

3. Marijuana and Impairment
 Evidence shows that
marijuana users
overestimate their level
of impairment.
 This is in stark contrast to
drunk drivers, who
believe themselves to
be less impaired than
they actually are.
 Marijuana users will drive
more cautiously as a
result of perceived
impairment.

4. How Marijuana Drivers React
 Marijuana users
typically use extra
caution while driving.
 They increase their
following distance to
avoid perceived
dangers.
 Marijuana users are
more likely to obey
speed limits.

5. Marijuana and Traffic Hazards
 Marijuana has not been
shown to impact a
person’s ability to
perceive danger on the
road.
 Lane changing and
accident avoidance
remain unaffected,
according to recent
studies.
 Marijuana users are
more likely to use an
abundance of caution
while driving.

6. How Marijuana Impacts Driving
 Marijuana does impact
a person’s ability to
properly drive in some
ways.
 Reaction time and
coordination are
impaired after
marijuana use.
 Impairment increases
significantly when
marijuana is mixed with
alcohol.

7. How Law Enforcement Responds
 Many states treat driving
under the influence of
marijuana the same as
drunk driving.
 People arrested for DWI
are often directed to
attend traffic school.
 With current marijuana
legalization, some law
enforcement agencies
expect DWI arrests to
increase.

8. How Traffic School Works
 When assigned to
traffic school, people
can attend in person
or online.
 Traffic school from NTSI
complies with court
orders.
 Drivers are assigned to
a number of hours or
classes before being
able to complete a
court order.

9. Marijuana Driving: Good or Bad?
 Driving while impaired
always carries
significant risks.
 While marijuana use
and driving has shown
to be less dangerous
than drunk driving,
there are still risks.
 Safe driving is always
the better option.

10. Contact Us
 www.ntsi.com
 866-346-3283
 corporate@ntsi.com

11. Image Attribution
 All images obtained from
www.pixabay.com.

12. Description
 Driving under the influence of marijuana is
much different than driving under the
influence of alcohol. Marijuana and
alcohol affect your mind and body in
much different ways when driving. Even
so, police still often treat both as offences
worthy of a DUI. It is always best to not
drive while under the influence of any
substance such as alcohol, marijuana or
any other drug.