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e) Drug Use Approximately, thirty four percent of the respondents confirmed the use of some substances to enhance their performance or keep them awake for long hours of driving. Most drivers are of the view that the use of substances enables them to drive faster with concentration and to be able to go for more trips. All these comes with financial benefits according to most of them. Table 5 g ives the distributions of response from drivers regarding the use of drugs. Table 5: Drug Driving Drug Use Number of Driver(s) Percentage YES (1) 102 34.0 NO (0) 198 66.0 f) Type of Vehicle Type of vehicle a driver uses determines time and distance expected to cover. Respondents who travel long hour are mostly used trailers and coaches. This is why those who use trailers and coaches use chemical substances as they usually travel long distances. Table 6 s hows the various vehicles commonly used by drivers in the study. Table 6: Type of Vehicle Type of vehicle Number Trailer truck 67 Coaches/Bus 58 Cargo truck 75 Dumper truck 36 Mini Bus 28 Taxi 36 Figure 4: Types of vehicles used by commercial drivers. g) Mode of Training The manner in which drivers learn how to drive is a mojor concern for safety. Table 7 indicates that nearly 70 percent do not learn from the r eco gnised or approved institutions. Drivers mostly learn from friends, family members or learning on job. Safety and safe driving is 32 Year 2022 Global Journal of Medical Research Volume XXII Issue III Version I ( D ) K © 2022 Global Journals Factors Influencing the use and Abuse of Drugs by Commercial Drivers: A Case of Commercial Drivers in Ghana the priority of every driving institution.