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Table 3 Responses of drivers when asked about Alcohol and Marijuana use among commercial drivers

From: Alcohol and marijuana use while driving--an unexpected crash risk in Pakistani commercial drivers: a cross-sectional survey

 

Percentage of Responses

Reasons for Marijuana use

 

1. To get peace and calm

15.3%

2. Drivers feel sleepy without it

12.9%

3. Addiction

Dependence

10.2%

4. Relieves fatigue

9.5%

5. Like to smoke marijuana

7.2%

6. Difficult to drive on long routes without it

Get pleasure while driving

5.7%

7. Irresponsible behavior

5.3%

8. Did not respond

13.2%

9. Do not know

20.7%

Reasons for Alcohol use

 

1. Relieves fatigue

17.8%

2. Just like to drink it

Habitual drinking

17.0%

3. Irresponsible behavior

9.8%

4. Drivers do not drink alcohol

9.1%

5. Mental peace and calm

7.6%

6. Feel relaxed and driving is easier

6.5%

7. To be able to drive the vehicle faster

5.1%

8. To stay awake while driving

1.2%

9. Do not know

26.9%