| Amanda Affleck
Distractions and Reactions
| Division: | Life Sciences | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Qu'Appelle Valley | | City: | Pilot Butte, SK | | School: | Greenall School | | Abstract: | This project investigates the braking reaction time of driving with a cell phone or a hands free device, compared to distraction free driving. Braking reaction time was tested using a driving simulator. When travelling at a velocity of 100km/h, drivers using a cell phone had a considerably slower reaction time compared to the hands free and distraction free trials. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Gold Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $2 000.00 | Honourable Mention - Health Sciences
Intermediate
Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research | $100.00 | Gold Medal - Automotive
Intermediate
Sponsor: AUTO21 | $1 500.00 | | Total | $3 600.00 | |
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