A survey of 474 17- to 25-year-olds, carried out by the RAC Foundation and Max Power magazine, found that young people are far more likely to drive under the influence of drugs than alcohol. The survey of Max Power readers found that one in 20 young people drive while high on drugs every day, and 44 per cent have passengers in their car while doing so. Just under seven in 10 believed drink-driving was worse than drug-driving and 46 per cent felt they would not get caught if driving under the influence of drugs.
Controlled tests by Max Power on drivers under the influence of marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, ecstasy and speed found the effects included feeling invincible on the road, paranoia, recklessness, and erratic driving speeds.
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