How Alcohol and Drugs Affect Driving

Alcohol

Beer, Wine,
Whiskey, Gin,
Rum, Vodka,
Tequila, etc.

1. Dulls judgment and concentration
2. Slows releases and reaction time
3. Leads to multiple, blurred and restricted side and night vision
4. Hinders muscle control and coordination
5. Exaggerates emotions
6. Increases drowsiness

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Marijuana

Any Alcoholic
Beverage and Pot,
Hash, or T.H.C.

In addition to the effects of alcohol:

1. Dulls concentration and reasoning abilities
2. Slows reaction time
3. Leads to multiple vision and slowed glare recovery time
4. Hinders muscle control coordination, maneuvering ability and ability to recognize traffic signals
5. Affects short term memory and tracking ability
6. Increases distraction and drowsiness

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Antihistamines

Any alcoholic
beverage and cold
remedies such as
Sudafed, Coricidin

In addition to the effects of alcohol:

1. Dulls judgement and concentration
2. Slows reaction time
3. Leads to reduced vision
4. Hinders coordination
5. Increases drowsiness, confusion, and anxiety

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Tranquilizers

Any alcoholic
beverage and
sleep medication
such as Valium,
Librium, Seconal,
etc.

In addition to the effects of alcohol:

1. Dulls judgment and concentration
2. Slows reflexes and reaction time
3. Leads to multiple, blurred and restricted side and night vision
4. Hinders coordination and motor skills
5. Increases drowsiness