4.2.3 - Reaction time
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What does reaction time refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about your response to a traffic light.
Can you name one stage of reaction time?
💡 Hint: It's the first step in responding to a stimulus.
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What are the four stages of reaction time?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym PIEV.
True or False: The 85th percentile value is used in traffic design to ensure safety.
💡 Hint: Consider how we accommodate the majority of users.
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Analyze a scenario where a driver encounters a sudden obstacle. Describe the reaction time stages involved and how external factors might influence this process.
💡 Hint: Consider each stage and what might affect it.
Propose a design solution for traffic lights that accounts for varying reaction times. Describe your approach and the reasoning behind your choices.
💡 Hint: Draw on studies regarding reaction time variability.
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