Standardizing the rt-2s brake reaction time tester

Anne E. Dickerson, Timothy Reistetter, Meredith Parnell, Stephanie Robinson, Kristin Stone, Kristin Whitley

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to standardize the RT-2S brake reaction time tester as an alternative brake reaction timer to the American Automobile Association's (AAA) blue box that is no longer manufactured. Three hundred ninety-six subjects across the lifespan participated by using the RT-2S in a standard manner. Results were analyzed using the age groups used by AAA. Results indicated that male reaction times are faster, and as age increases, reaction times decrease. Although the RT-2S reaction times were slower than the norms for AAA, results suggest that the RT-2S is a reliable and valid tool for measuring simple brake reaction time.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)96-106
Number of pages11
JournalPhysical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
Volume27
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 7 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Brake reaction time
  • Driving
  • Older adults

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Gerontology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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