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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 96-106 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 7 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Brake reaction time
- Driving
- Older adults
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Gerontology
- Occupational Therapy
- Geriatrics and Gerontology