Virginia Tech researchers study link between cannabis and driving. (link)
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WVIR) - New research from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute sheds light on how cannabis affects driving.
The study tracked real-world drivers, not simulations, using cameras and sensors inside their vehicles.
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5mo
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5mo
yes, water is wet and weed smoking will impair your driving.
No meat on level of impairment (i.e. less texting, more than texting, less than getting a BJ while driving) and what do we do.
** Edited by VaTechie at 2/27/2026, 4:30:46 PM
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5mo
Easy to spot the high drivers: they’re the ones going 30 in a 55.
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5mo
I can't drive anywhere in Richmond without smelling skunkweed. I hate that odor with a passion.
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EDGEMAN
5mo
...in an accident. To say that was reckless would be an understatement.
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5mo
And in the "wish I'd said that" realm ...
" ... VTTI Senior Research Associate Kaitlyn Bedwell said, 'we really need naturalistic and partnership with research organizations to ensure that this is unbiased.' ”
Oh, and this gem from the story:
"Virginia Tech researchers also added that understanding real-world behavior is key to keeping roads safe." I.e., smoking dope leads to a blinding glimpse of the obvious?
** Edited by PhotoHokieNC at 2/27/2026, 11:51:35 AM
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5mo
To me, that really sounds like she is saying, "The state needs to pay us confirm the obvious, because we are smarter than them."
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5mo
A research institute (one of eight) owned by Virginia Tech, this one focusing on transportation initiatives.
** Edited by Freddyburg Hokie at 2/27/2026, 4:03:31 PM
Link:
VTTI - About Us
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5mo
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5mo
Edited the OP.
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5mo
handles it differently, but some should just stay home in a chair, harmlessly staring into space.
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