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Driving Distractions

CSEF · 2010 Behavioral & Social Sciences

Haleigh P. Damron, Tyme S. Good, Jessica N. Sohn · Ventura High School, Ventura, Ventura County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine/test which drivers are effected most by different distractions. Methods/Materials Materials: Cones, stop watch, clip board, nine people (two adult men, three adult women, two teen boys, two teen girls), one car, a cellphone, a radio, and nine granola bars unopened. Results Our data showed that the fastest course times were only when the driver had the loud radio and passengers in the back. It also showed that our older drivers were most distracted while texting, and our younger drivers were most distracted while eating or calling. Conclusions/Discussion All drivers fastest times were recorded when they had the loud music and passengers in the back. Adult drivers have more experience with eating and calling, however, young drivers have more experience with texting.

Summary statement

To observe and test which distraction effects drivers most while driving.

Help received

Parents helped set up the obstacle course.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2010 Behavioral & Social Sciences · Entry S0303

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