E16 : Driven to Distraction


Students Navya Sheth
School HDSB - W. H. Morden Public School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 16 - Health Sciences III
Abstract Although cell phones have been identified as a source of distraction while driving, other potential culprits require further investigation by the scientific community. This study was conducted to assess the effect of conversation and music on the time taken to complete a driving simulation when compared to driving in silence.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Mohawk College Building & Construction Sciences AwardsMohawk College Building & Construction Sciences Awards - Transportation Engineering$ 50
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
BASEF Inspiration Student AwardsBASEF Inspiration Student Award$ 500