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A Game to Measure Multitasking Skill New York Times

21.07.09

Studies consistently show that when we try to multitask while driving, whether it’s eating, changing the radio or text messaging, we put ourselves and other drivers at risk.

To learn more about your multitasking skills, check out the new “Gauging Your Distraction” interactive game designed by The New York Times. Senior multimedia producers Gabriel Dance and Tom Jackson created the distraction game in consultation with two experts: David Strayer, a University of Utah psychology professor who has led much of the research on cellphone use and driving safety, and David E. Meyer, a University of Michigan psychology professor and multitasking expert.

The game simulates speeding through various open gates. To play, watch for the lighted green number. Press the correct number to move to the lane with the open gate. While you navigate the game, a cellphone on the screen allows you to read and respond to text messages. The gates are spaced at intervals and a consistent distant apart to measure reaction time and compare it to others who play the game.

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