The project will develop educational resources to support parents and caregivers in talking with teens about cannabis impaired driving and impaired driving laws.
Status: Research Underway
Cannabis use among teens and young adults is rising, and many young people do not understand how cannabis affects driving, which makes early education essential for preventing impaired‑driving crashes. Parents and caregivers play a central role in shaping young people’s attitudes and decisions, yet many lack the tools or confidence to talk about cannabis and driving in a clear, informed way.
This project will design and implement formative research to understand teen social norms, attitudes, knowledge and perceptions related to cannabis and driving. The research will identify evidence‑based approaches that help parents and caregivers communicate effectively with teens about cannabis‑impaired driving and impaired‑driving laws.
The project will examine what teens believe about cannabis use and driving, what influences their decisions and how parents and caregivers can best guide conversations about risk. It will also assess communication models that support families in addressing cannabis‑related behaviors.
The project will develop educational resources that help parents and caregivers talk with teens about cannabis‑impaired driving and the laws that apply. These materials will also serve as resources for State Highway Safety Offices and other organizations that work with teens, parents and caregivers to prevent cannabis‑impaired driving.
