Youngsters admit 'drug-driving'
One in seven young drivers takes illegal drugs before getting behind the wheel, a study has suggested.
The poll, by road safety charity Brake, found one in 10 of those who admitted taking drugs said they mixed them with alcohol before driving.
And 90% of the drug-drivers said they would carry passengers, the survey of 1,150 people aged 17 to 25 found.
The charity has called for roadside drug-testing similar to breathalysers, and more police checks outside pubs.
The survey comes after several police forces around the UK announced they would be targeting drug-drivers. more... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4164774.stm
2 Comments:
teens can barely drive well sober let alone drunk or on drugs... parents please help
4:47 PM
this is simply unbelievable! With all the education out there these days, what are our kids thinking? What can adults do to help them realize this is not a good decision?
11:33 PM
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