Apex Skills

Reaction Speed

Reaction speed tests measure the time between a stimulus appearing and your response — in milliseconds. The classic test is simple: wait for the signal, respond as fast as you can, and repeat enough rounds to separate your true reaction time from luck. False starts are detected and don't count.

Tests in Reaction Speed

Why It Matters

Reaction time underpins driving, sports, gaming, and any task where the world changes faster than you can deliberate. The average simple visual reaction time is around 250 milliseconds; trained gamers and athletes trim tens of milliseconds off that. Measuring it regularly also reveals how sleep, caffeine, and fatigue affect your responsiveness — your spread between rounds is often more telling than your best.

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