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The medicinal cannabis track trial evaluates the effects of prescribed medicinal cannabis on driving.
[On screen text: Evaluates the effects of prescribed medicinal cannabis on drivers]
[On screen text: Testing on an off-road track]
In a closed circuit environment, participants complete a series of driving sessions.
[On screen text: Participants drive before ana after taking medicinal cannabis]
They drive before and after taking prescribed medicinal cannabis and provide biological samples each day they drive.
[On screen text: Biological samples taken]
Drivers are compared against a control group who consume alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
[On screen text: Drivers are compared to a control group]
[On screen text: Driving instructors join drivers in a specialised research vehicle]
A qualified driving instructor in a research vehicle joins each driver. Research vehicles are equipped with dual pedal controls to ensure everyone's safety.
[On screen text: Vehicles have dual pedal controls]
Instructors can end sessions at any time with safety a priority. GPS cameras and monitoring equipment collect data from each session.
[On screen text: GPS cameras and monitoring equipment collect data]
Face, hand position, and body posture are monitored. The driving instructors assess driving performance, lane weaving, steering, braking, speed control, and ability to manage distractions.
[On screen text: Face, hands and body posture are monitored]
[On screen text: Driving instructors assess performance]
[On screen text: Lane weaving, steering, braking and speed control are tested and ability to manage distractions]
The closed circuit track simulates a real road environment with traffic lights, intersections, and roundabouts.
[On screen text: Closed track represents a real road environment with traffic lights, intersections and roundabouts]
Impairment and cognitive tests are carried out after each drive. Research outcomes from this world first study will add to our knowledge around medicinal cannabis and driving.
[On screen text: Impairment tests are carried out after each drive]
[On screen text: Reserach outcomes will add to our knowledge]
[On screen text: Medicinal Cannabis Track Tral]
Find out more at vic.gov.au.
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