New CAA Study Sheds Light On Edible Cannabis And Collision Risk Among Young Drivers

Young drivers face elevated collision risks after consuming edible cannabis, new CAA-funded study finds

A new Canadian study is raising red flags about the impact of edible cannabis on young drivers, pointing to significant impairment that may go unnoticed until motorists are already on the road. The research, funded by CAA and conducted by the University of Saskatchewan, suggests reaction time, lane discipline and speed control are all compromised after consuming THC-infused edibles — with the most pronounced effects emerging about 90 minutes aft…

New CAA Study Sheds Light On Edible Cannabis And Collision Risk Among Young Drivers

A recent study with funding support from CAA, conducted by the University of Saskatchewan, examined 50 drivers aged 19 to 30 to assess how consuming edible cannabis influences collision risk among young drivers. This demographic, which is known for having a higher tendency to engage in risky driving behaviour, currently holds the highest crash rates nationwide. New CAA Study Sheds Light on Edible Cannabis and Collision Risk Among Young Drivers.…