6.8.1. In Action
Have a go at the following tests to determine which is your dominant hand and just how dominant it is. Do each test twiceonce with each handand record your score, in seconds, both times. You don’t have to do all of them; just see which you can do given the equipment you have on hand.
Darts
Throw three darts at a dartboard. (Be very careful when doing this with your off-hand!) Add up the distances from the bull’s-eye.
Handwriting
Measure the time that it takes to write the alphabet as one word, six times. Start with the hand you normally write with and rest for 1 minute before starting with the other hand.
Drawing
Measure the time that it takes to draw a line between two of the lines of some lined paper. Add a penalty of 2 seconds for each time your line touches one of the ruled lines.
Picking up objects with tweezers
Using tweezers, measure the time that it takes to pick up and transfer 12 pieces of wire from one container to another.
Stoppering bottles
Measure the time, in seconds, it takes to put the lids on five jars, the corks back in five wine bottles, or the cap back on five beer bottles.
Here’s how to calculate your handedness quotient:
(Left-hand score - Right-hand score) / (Right-hand score + Left-hand score) x 100
You can now see how the score differs for the different tasks and take an average to see your average dominance. Negative numbers mean right-handedness, positive numbers mean left-handedness. Bigger numbers mean greater dominance by one hand.
Taken from : Mind Hacks
