MARIHUANA AND DRIVING

A review was performed of the marihuana and driving literature, both epidemiological and experimental. It was noted that epidemiological studies face considerable difficulties in obtaining estimates of risks involved for drivers utilizing marihuana due to the rapid decline in blood levels of tetrahydrocannabinol. On the other hand, experimental studies examining the relationship between administered marihuana dose and performance have identified many driving-related areas as exhibiting impairment. Areas impaired include coordination, tracking, perception, vigilance and performance in both driving simulators and on the road. Other behavioral areas of lesser importance for driving also exhibited evidence of impairment by marihuana. Areas for further research are suggested.

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• Authors:
  • Moskowitz, H
• Publication Date: 1985-8

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 323-345
• Serial:
  • Accident Analysis & Prevention
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0001-4575
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00014575

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Driver performance; Drivers; Driving; Epidemiology; Hazards; Impaired drivers; Marijuana; Personnel performance; Risk assessment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Experimental data
• Old TRIS Terms: Driver impairment
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451874
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 153
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 31 1985 12:00AM