1. Avoiding Collisions

2. What is Reaction Time? The time it takes to respond to a situation

3. Investigate How did we test reaction rates? Reaction to your classmate’s movement The distance a ruler fell before it was caught The distance a ruler fell before it was caught with distractions

4. Claim and Evidence Hypothesis: An individual’s reaction time will increase when he/she is distracted. Evidence: Does your data support or refute this claim?

6. How do Distractions affect Reaction Time?

7. Other Factors that can Affect Reaction Time  Alcohol and Drugs (BAC)  Legal limit in GA: 0.08  Commercial: 0.04  Age, Gender, Practice, Fatigue, Exercise, Attentiveness, and Personality

8. Mythbusters: Distractions  http://youtu.be/iGN1pLI4ZaM http://youtu.be/iGN1pLI4ZaM  http://youtu.be/t8LuM92Twm8 http://youtu.be/t8LuM92Twm8

9. WHAT DO YOU THINK NOW?  What Factors Affect the Time You Need to React to an Emergency Situation While Driving?

10. Homework  Study Guide: Questions 1-3