"Drugs and Driving Don't Mix"- FRSC (read)

 

FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS ( FRSC), NIGERIA took facebook to talk about the use of drugs while driving. Find the statement below...

Alcohol and other drugs alter the normal function of the brain and body, and interfere with even the most skilled and experienced Drivers ability to drive safely. While different drugs can have different effects on driving, any drug that slows you down, speeds you up or changes the way you see things can affect your driving - too often with tragic consequences.
Alcohol and other depressant drugs
Alcohol blunts alertness and reduces motor coordination.
People who drive after using alcohol can't react as quickly when they need to.
Their vision is affected, and may be blurred or doubled.
Alcohol alters depth perception, making it hard to tell whether other vehicles, pedestrians or objects are close or far away.


And because alcohol affects judgment, people who drive after drinking may feel overconfident and not recognize that their driving skills are reduced.
Their driving is more likely to be careless or reckless - weaving, speeding, driving off the road and, too often, crashing.
Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down your brain and body.
Other depressant drugs, including some prescription drugs such as sedatives and painkillers, affect a person's ability to drive safely, in a way similar to alcohol.
Any drug that causes drowsiness, including some cough, cold or allergy medications, can also affect a person's ability to drive safely.
When alcohol and another depressant drug are combined, the effect is more intense and dangerous than the effect of either drug on its own.
When taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, it is wise to consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driving"
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