Can the use of amphetamine increase the driver's inclination to risky and aggressive behavior?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo we see a small bag with white powder and capsules - a symbol of drugs. Taking amphetamine may make a tram driver more likely to behave in a risky and aggressive way - the answer is YES.
Amphetamine stimulates the nervous system and gives a false feeling of self-confidence. The driver overestimates their abilities, makes risky decisions, drives too fast and reacts aggressively to others. When the effect wears off, strong tiredness and sleepiness appear. Driving a vehicle after using a substance that acts similarly to alcohol is prohibited, and driving under the influence of a drug such as amphetamine is a crime. A tram driver is responsible for the lives of many passengers, so after taking any drugs they must not drive a tram.
Legal basis: Art. 45 para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym); Art. 178a § 1 of the Criminal Code