The Illusion of Control: Why Drug-Impaired Driving Is So Dangerous

Drug-impaired driving is an increasingly serious issue on Spanish roads, often hidden behind the false belief that the driver “feels fine”. Unlike alcohol, drug effects are unpredictable and vary widely between substances, doses, and individuals. Stimulants can heighten aggression, cannabis can distort time and slow reactions, and prescription sedatives can reduce coordination or cause drowsiness. Many of these effects are subtle and go unnoticed by the driver, yet they severely affect the ability to respond to hazards.

Collisions linked to drug impairment often share the same tragic pattern: a bend taken too quickly, a misjudged red light, or a pedestrian seen a second too late. Emergency responders frequently describe these crashes as some of the most violent due to delayed reflexes and reduced control.

The message is simple. If any substance alters the way you think or feel, you should not drive. This festive season, choosing not to drive under the influence could save a life.

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