Pass Your Driving Test Safely Step By Step review

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Review Date: 15 Mar 2004

Price when reviewed: inc VAT

Reviewed By: Sue Gee

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

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There are two CDs in this driving test preparation software.

The first is a comprehensive tutorial regarding the practical skill of driving a car. It starts with the prerequisites, such as attitude and legal requirements, and goes on to introduce car controls - specifically the controls of a Fiesta, since this software has been produced in association with Ford. Many of the tutorials use videos and animations and are narrated. There are lots of links to additional notes and extracts from the Highway Code.

The second CD is devoted to the theoretical aspects of driving and, as well as containing the complete Highway Code, has the entire database of questions for both the car and motorcycle theory tests. To practise for the test you can tackle questions on a specific area and get immediate feedback or take a mock test.

Software can provide excellent preparation for the Hazard Perception part of the theory test. This title includes the eight video clips supplied by the Driving Standards Agency and allows you to review where you should have spotted the developing situation hazards after each one.

Last September, an additional set of questions on car maintenance was introduced into the test. This CD includes all the possible questions and has video snippets demonstrating how to check the oil, windscreen washer and radiator levels, and there's information on power steering, handbrake wear and so on. There's also a video on how to change a wheel.

Despite its commercial bias, Pass Your Driving Test merits its high rating because it covers every aspect of learning to drive.

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