- Reaction time
- Judgment
- Working memory
- Fine motor control
- Mental flexibility
Task Types
The following tasks have been subject to various forms of validation. Neurapulse tasks are calibrated to real-world driving outcomes, and can predict when a test taker is at risk of driving unsafely. Test takers should perform each task in a safe environment free from distractions.If the test taker lifts their finger during a task, a prompt will appear to
continue. All tasks should be completed as quickly and accurately as possible.
- Reaction Time:
Healthy reaction time is the most basic competency tested for measuring risk
in safety-sensitive environments. It’s important for simple tasks that require
immediate responses. For example, when a driver is on the road, they need to
be able to respond quickly and accurately to their environment.
- Stage 1: Connect dots quickly and accurately
- Stage 2: Similar to Stage 1 with but with more dots
- Mental Flexibility (Part 1):
Attention-based tasks can be used for measuring a test taker’s judgement as
they excercise their working memory. This ability is important for
safety-sensitive environments that require sustained focus and attention to
detail. For example, when a driver plans for a left turn in an intersection,
they need to accurately judge the flow of traffic.
- Stage 1: Connect numbered dots in the required sequence (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.)
- Stage 2: Similar to Stage 1 but with more dots
- Mental Flexibility (Part 2):
Mental flexibility tests are crucial in determining impairment risk. When test
takers must maintain full attention (keeping a sequence in mind) while
planning actions, making quick and accurate judgments becomes highly
challenging. Many safety-sensitive roles involve similar complex, sequential
tasks where perfect execution is critical for safety.
- Stage 1: Connect dots in the required alternating sequence (1, 25, 2, 26, etc.)
- Stage 2: Similar to Stage 1 but with more dots