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Reaction Time Test
Measure your visual-motor response time. Simulate an athletic start gun with false start detection and average calculations.
Latest-- ms
Average (5)-- ms
Best-- ms
About
In professional sprinting, a reaction time of less than 0.100 seconds is considered a False Start, as human physiology cannot process a visual or auditory signal faster than this biological limit. This utility measures the synaptic latency between a visual stimulus and a motor response. It averages multiple attempts to filter out lucky guesses and provides a precise measurement of your central nervous system's alertness. Consistent training can shave milliseconds off this time, which is critical in eSports, motorsports, and track athletics.
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Formulas
The reaction time is the delta between the timestamp of the stimulus and the timestamp of the user input.
{
Treaction = Tclick − TstimulusAvg = 5∑i=1 Ti5
A result where Treaction < 100 ms is flagged as FALSE START.
Reference Data
| Demographic | Avg Reaction (ms) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Gamer / Athlete | 150 - 180 | Exceptional visual-motor coupling. |
| Young Adult (18-25) | 215 - 240 | Peak physiological baseline. |
| Adult (26-45) | 250 - 280 | Average cognitive processing speed. |
| Elderly (60+) | 300 - 400 | Natural decline in synaptic transmission. |
Frequently Asked Questions
In athletics, sensors in the starting blocks detect pressure. If a reaction occurs within 0.1 seconds (100ms) of the gun, it is deemed physically impossible to be a reaction to the sound, implying the runner guessed the timing.
Yes. A standard 60Hz monitor adds ~16ms of input lag. Wireless mice can add 5-20ms. Professional testing requires specialized low-latency hardware.
You can improve your focus and anticipation, but raw neural processing speed is largely genetic and age-dependent. Caffeine and sleep hygiene can temporarily optimize performance.