A world-first driving trial in Victoria is investigating the effects of THC, the psychoactive compound in medicinal cannabis, on driving performance. Led by Swinburne University with a $4.9-million state grant, the trial will test steering, braking, and speed control while assessing distraction handling. Participants prescribed cannabis for medical conditions will be accompanied by driving instructors with dual controls, with the study aiming to change legislation around automatic licence bans for medicinal users caught driving with traces of THC in their system.
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2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand’s first ute
The Kia Tasman is now available for order in Australia, with customer deliveries starting in July 2023. It will initially be offered as a dual-cab pickup, followed by a dual-cab/chassis in August and a single-cab/chassis in late 2025, with prices starting at $42,990 for the base model. The Tasman features five variants and includes a payload capacity exceeding 1000kg, alongside standard safety equipment like autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. Full Article
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