A new CAA-supported study from the University of Saskatchewan warns that cannabis edibles significantly impair driving skills among Canadians aged 19 to 30 — the group with the nation’s highest crash rates.
Testing 50 drivers, researchers found slower reaction times, poor lane control and inconsistent speeds.
Community Relations Consultant Michael Stewart says another interesting tidbit was found.
The survey also highlights a growing trend of poly-use, with 57 per cent of respondents combining cannabis with other substances such as alcohol, painkillers or psychedelics, further heightening risk.