ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
Sorry!
I did not want to be insensitive!
UBER where I live is very popular.
It's not an option for many!
Again sorry if I offend.
Driving whilst high
- Thread starter bluenavey00
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I did not want to be insensitive!
UBER where I live is very popular.
It's not an option for many!
Again sorry if I offend.
nosmoking
Just so Dab HAppy!
I didn't get offended by your comments. I just wanted to add to the discussion. Likewise, I don't want to be offensive either. For me there is no win in this debate because I would easily choose not to drive if I could regardless of state of mind or level of medication.
I've been pulled over a number of times while high (ie. any time I've been pulled over in the last 15+ years) and have never had any issues. I speak well, am polite, and do not appear intoxicated in any way (at least I presume I don't since I've never had any issues)--generally just being pulled over for standard roadside checks such as R.I.D.E. programs.
It's key to understand that one has to be aware of how one's medication affects them (which is why that is on all the warning labels for drugs that cause potential intoxication, drowsiness, etc.)
It's key to understand that one has to be aware of how one's medication affects them (which is why that is on all the warning labels for drugs that cause potential intoxication, drowsiness, etc.)
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
@Chill Dude I generally use common sense like you. I will wait a while if I feel too medicated to drive.
Chill Dude
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I think it's a reasonable approach. I generally don't like to compare alcohol to cannabis, but it might be appropriate here.
Our society is generally okay with consuming small quantities of alcohol and then driving. However, I do believe alcohol and driving is more dangerous than cannabis and driving!
When my wife and I go out to dinner, we often split a bottle of wine with our meal and then I drive home perfectly fine, just like 50% of the restaurants customers do. So why should cannabis be different? If you're an experienced user and you limit your consumption to a low level, or for that matter, a moderate level and you wait an hour or so until the effects have diminished to your comfort level. Isn't that a reasonable approach?
Wizsteve
Well-Known Member
Hate to be the buzz kill but your going to get someone killed a loved one or even yourself. Your reaction times are slower. And you will not be thinking clearly..........
Your driving all of a sudden a big bouncing ball comes at you to your right what do you do?
1.A Look around and see if anyone else see's the big bouncing ball or are you the only one?
2.B Try to avoid hitting the big bouncing ball at all cost for fear it might explode......
3.C Say wow man its bouncing with the beat in the song in my head man....
Your driving all of a sudden a big bouncing ball comes at you to your right what do you do?
1.A Look around and see if anyone else see's the big bouncing ball or are you the only one?
2.B Try to avoid hitting the big bouncing ball at all cost for fear it might explode......
3.C Say wow man its bouncing with the beat in the song in my head man....
Umm... Not C?
EDIT: Actually, maybe C.
...Or maybe none of the above...
...I would only pick option C if the ball really did bounce to the beat of the song in my head!
I don't know man, but I can tell you this: I definitely wouldn't drive as vaped as I am now!
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Actually you make a good point about the reaction time thing, @Wizsteve. I agree: that's why I prefer not to get behind the wheel when I'm really vaped. I'll wait for the effects to wear off a little first. I might be somewhat residually high still, perhaps, but not stoned or anything.
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Chill Dude
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Do you ever have a beer or two and then drive? If so, did you feel like you were a danger to yourself or others? It's really a matter of tolerance and quantity consumed! Common sense and good judgement should prevail...
CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
I agree with @Chill Dude common sense and good judgement should prevail. Most of us that have been using cannabis for awhile know our tolerance levels. Each of us have to use our best judgement to determine if we can drive with all our senses intact.
I wouldn't think it would be good for a person that is new to cannabis to drive after having a 10 minute session of Alaskan Thunderfuck from the Enano.
The other day I was in a lot of pain and had used some heavy duty indica (kosher kush) I was too medicated to drive so my husband drove me to the grocery store.
For me I don't drink alcohol very often so when I do, one drink really affects me. I don't drive even after just one drink.
I wouldn't think it would be good for a person that is new to cannabis to drive after having a 10 minute session of Alaskan Thunderfuck from the Enano.
The other day I was in a lot of pain and had used some heavy duty indica (kosher kush) I was too medicated to drive so my husband drove me to the grocery store.
For me I don't drink alcohol very often so when I do, one drink really affects me. I don't drive even after just one drink.
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throwawaytre3s
Well-Known Member
I have a pretty hard set limit for myself. If I have over a spliff and a half, and am over a [5] on the 1-10 scale, then I won't drive. I treat it just like drinking, I'll hide my keys somewhere in the house, and stay in for the night.
Wizsteve
Well-Known Member
No i do not and would not and pot and beer is not the same they do not even come close to the same effects lol.and any one that does should be locked up and his/her License revoke.Just saying
and no one gave a second thought to the Question ....
But where did that bouncing ball come from??? From that 3 year old that just ran in front of your car but hey it's ok you just had a little buzz. and this one thing will ruin your life do you really need that hit before you drive?
And sadly for many ppl it wont stop till they kill someone and yea you may had been fine to drive ,sober in your mind so to speak. but do you think the jury will believe you? and if you kill someone with your car you get life in prison or wish you did.
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crawdad
floatin
when i was 10 i watched a friend's little brother get run over and killed chasing a basket ball into the street a block from where i lived and ever since then ive had quite an overreaction to speeding cars in subdivisions, to the point ive chased down and threatened them...occasionally violently especially after i had kids of my own. im better now though...thanks for asking. anyhow, not every case of "you do this" will equal to "and this will happen", you just cant protect everyone by following the exact same rule just because that rule would of protected some.
i think this issue is a great one to be divided on with everyone feeling justified, it supports the concept that we all need to pay attention to ourselves, others, and know our limits irregardless of what limit is being discussed (alcohol and weed consumption, sleep deprivation, mental instability, etc). our mileage varies greatly and we should all do our best to be our best. peace.
i think this issue is a great one to be divided on with everyone feeling justified, it supports the concept that we all need to pay attention to ourselves, others, and know our limits irregardless of what limit is being discussed (alcohol and weed consumption, sleep deprivation, mental instability, etc). our mileage varies greatly and we should all do our best to be our best. peace.
@JCat and @Chill Dude are right on the money
ever been to the Solo thread?
I second 42.
EDIT: To avoid a shitty one line comment, I have edited this comment to say that there are too many variables in play. Its in your bloodstream for a while if you vape daily, etc. But on occasion I used to drive on a small puff or two after its worn down in 30-60min. Play it safe. I wouldn't drive if i was past a 2-2.5 on the 0-11 scale, unless there was a dire emergency or I felt sober.
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whereskarlo
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I've personally gone on road trips while high, lighting up both joints and vaping along the way. The only time I found it uncomfortable was after a visit to Netherlands and consuming Amnesia Haze. Way too strong for any practical use and I kind of had to pull over safely. I only drive or ride a motorcycle while high if I feel ok to do it. Riding a motorbike high is amazing...
grokit
well-worn member
MinnBobber
Well-Known Member
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Oh, Amnesia Haze..... Had way too much of it at Paradox coffeeshop after budtender scoffed at how little I put in Volcano chamber. Loaded it up and had a supreme whitey/greeny for at least a couple hours--way too high to bicycle back to N. Amsterdam.
whereskarlo
Well-Known Member
Wow, too high to bicycle haha. You must have been done for.. I know how you get pressured into smoking a lot in the coffeeshops by either yourself or the staff lol
killick
But I like it!
If a brush with death is all it takes to make one nervous many people would never leave their houses. I was standing on a corner when a car got Tboned and hit the curb 3 feet in front of me - close enough that we got glass on us, but that didn't stop me from walking around downtown. After being in the first couple of conflict areas your sense of what you can do is much more understood. As an example the doc gave me a couple of new meds and said 'these will knock you out, so take them at bedtime', which I did. And when I got up from the PC the room was bouncing back and forth in front of me, and the stairs looked like a Dali painting. I knew they weren't like that in real life, so closed my eyes and made it up the stairs and to bed just fine.
Would I have driven? Not a chance. Ditto with herb - as a med patient I haven't been 'high' for a good while. My 'normal' is much different from my neighbour, who used to be an occasional user years ago. If he had a vape test drive he'd be in a coma, whereas I would sit back and appreciate the view. And yes, I do drive around my corner of the planet and do vape while driving to keep the lumbar pain under control. I have to drive 20 minutes of mixed gravel and pavement to get to the nearest town, which only has 2 traffic lights. If I were in Orange County I'd probably do it a lot less, as the population of Canada is in a much smaller footprint in SoCal, and a bit more chaotic with the traffic and all...
Would I have driven? Not a chance. Ditto with herb - as a med patient I haven't been 'high' for a good while. My 'normal' is much different from my neighbour, who used to be an occasional user years ago. If he had a vape test drive he'd be in a coma, whereas I would sit back and appreciate the view. And yes, I do drive around my corner of the planet and do vape while driving to keep the lumbar pain under control. I have to drive 20 minutes of mixed gravel and pavement to get to the nearest town, which only has 2 traffic lights. If I were in Orange County I'd probably do it a lot less, as the population of Canada is in a much smaller footprint in SoCal, and a bit more chaotic with the traffic and all...
whereskarlo
Well-Known Member
That sounds like a pretty sweet spot to live.
killick
But I like it!
We had to fence around the house just to keep feral horses and cows away... Nothing keeps the deer out. Or the bears. But it's worth it... We didn't wind up here by accident
PurpleDazed
Well-Known Member
Reading thru this thread a common attitude pops up. mankind has got to know his limitations (quote from a megadeath song sweating bullets)
IMHO in my case if i am vaping my goto blend of various exotics and regs in my portable vape I know I am ok to drive. When I vape I am not seeking my next headrush I am just seeking a light headbuzz. Just enough to get me out of reality but not too much where im tripping and getting head rushes. My tolerance is high as I am a daily user.
for a noob with little or zero tolerance I would not recommend puffing while driving. cause if you start getting headrushes while your driving a 2 ton hunk of metal down the road the possibilities are too numerous to even consider.
IMHO in my case if i am vaping my goto blend of various exotics and regs in my portable vape I know I am ok to drive. When I vape I am not seeking my next headrush I am just seeking a light headbuzz. Just enough to get me out of reality but not too much where im tripping and getting head rushes. My tolerance is high as I am a daily user.
for a noob with little or zero tolerance I would not recommend puffing while driving. cause if you start getting headrushes while your driving a 2 ton hunk of metal down the road the possibilities are too numerous to even consider.