Shut Up and Drive: Testing a Driver's Reaction Time While on a Cell Phone

Overview

Objectives/Goals To test subjects, both while talking on a cell phone and not; to see which way their reflexes are better and thus minimize the risk of an accident while driving. Methods/Materials Three tests given, each with and without cell phone 1. Ruler test: to measure reaction time 2. Tetris test: to measure eye-hand cooridination 3. Timed Task test: to measure mental cognitive Results The subject's combined scores while on a cell phone for the following catergories: Part One: Ruler Test, was 5 centimeters slower. Part Two: Tetris Test, their score decreased by 6,262.75 points, and Part Three: Timed Test, was performed 13 seconds slower. Conclusions/Discussion If a subject is talking on a cell phone while driving, their reflex reaction time in significantly slower and thus putting themselves and/or others in danger. Drivers need to give 100% of their attention to driving, so they can avoid dangerous situations with their fastest reflexes. Tlking on a cell phone while drivingis an irresponsible behavior and puts many lives at risk. *As a bonus, but not included in my results was the additional testing of the subjects using a hands-free cell phone. The scores for this option were better than the hand-held cell phone, but not as good as their scores using their undivided attention!

Awards (1)

• Honorable Mention

Competition history

• CSEF 2008 Behavioral & Social Sciences · Entry J0305

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