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A dangerous trip: Taking a small dose of ecstasy results in 'erratic and dangerous driving'

By Claire Bates

Last updated at 5:07 PM on 20th December 2011

With reader comments

New Year's Eve revellers have been warned that taking even tiny amounts of ecstasy can lead to erratic and potentially deadly driving. Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, gave 61 volunteers low doses of ecstasy before testing their driving skills in a simulator. They were given dosages that were 'limited by ethical protocols' ranging from half to 10 times lower that taken by a typical rave user.

They found that participants were more likely to drive erratically when under the influence. Actions included exceeding the speed limit, tailgating other vehicles, skidding more and braking at inappropriate times.

Even a day later, they were less likely than normal to signal when changing lanes.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...ts-erratic-dangerous-driving-study-shows.html
 
Thank's for the heads up daily mail, I'll be sure to have a few drinks to make my driving less "erratic" before getting behind the wheel on new-years.
 
Cycling really fast on e is great fun. I imagine driving is similar, with the added benefit that you can crank the tunes and spark a j. Would be really stupid to try though, unless you have a private racetrack or something.
 
pretty sure it's possible to crank up the tunes on a bike, what with mp3 players being cheaper than dirt now.& you can spark a J anywhere, no need to do it in a situation where your gonna kill someone.
 
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