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" The UK's BEST SELLING Driving Test Software* Essential training software to help you pass first time "The best and most comprehensive learner driver product on the market." Approved Driving Instructor News NEW THEORY TEST Contains the complete NEW OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test question bank for all tests taken from the 1st September 2008 onwards.
For learner car drivers, motorcyclists and ADIs in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Sit unlimited mock tests under realistic exam conditions.
Detailed progress monitor to see if you're ready for the real test.
Focus on your weakest questions and improve your skills. HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST Hundreds of interactive video clips to practice and review as many times as you like.
Review each clip to improve your skills.
Sit unlimited mock tests simulating exam conditions.
Includes the 10 OFFICIAL DSA Hazard Perception sample video clips and OFFICIAL introduction video.
Detailed progress monitor. PRACTICAL TEST Over 60 high quality video tutorials covering everything you may be asked to perform in your Practical Driving Test.
Expert driving instructors teach you how to perform essential manoeuvres using multiple camera angles. Are you a safe driver?
It's important to remember that learning to drive is not just about passing the test; it's also about the safety of you, your passengers and other road users. Take the Safe Driver Test and discover the importance of introducing responsible driving habits early on in your driving career, making you more likely to pass your test and enjoy a lifetime of safe driving. Official Highway Code
Read, search and print the latest edition of The OFFICIAL Highway Code. Show Me, Tell Me
Contains the 13 OFFICIAL DSA test questions plus 16 step-by-step video tutorials. Mock Driving Test
Watch a full length mock Practical Driving Test and find out what the examiner is looking for. Road Signs Test
Test your knowledge of every road sign that you may come across in your theory exam. Learn on the Go
Practice OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test questions using your iPod or other portable media player. Theory Test Book
Printable Theory Test book to revise the OFFICIAL question bank away from your PC. Advice Centre
Essential information about all three tests and how to ensure you pass first time! Learn the way that suits you.
Short of time? Always on the go? Revise anywhere with printable Theory Test and Highway Code books, or Learn on the Go using our audio Theory Test for your MP3 compatible mobile device. No matter where you are, ALL TESTS fits in with your busy lifestyle. Pass Your Theory Test - For all learner car drivers and motorcyclists!
Practice every OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test question, valid for tests taken from 1st September 2008 onwards. Revising with ALL TESTS is just like taking the real test. In fact we're so confident that it will help you pass your Theory Test that we offer a money back PASS GUARANTEE†! Safe Driving for Life - Are you a safe driver, or a risk to others?
Discover the importance of introducing responsible driving habits early on in your driving career, making you more likely to pass your test and enjoy a lifetime of safe, accident-free driving. Safe Driver Test - which of your own individual attitudes and behaviours make you more likely to take risks and cause an accident? Take the test and find out hoe to become a safer driver.
Commentary Driving - sit alongside a fully qualified traffic police driver as he demonstrates the gold standard of observation, awareness and hazard perception.
New Licence Holder's Survival Guide - how to survive your first year as a licence holder with your life and no-claims bonus intact! FACT Did you know?
Official statistics show you are more likely to have an accident in the first two years of passing your driving test, than at any other time in your life. Also includes discount vouchers worth over £300 Discount vouchers from leading companies
Low cost car insurance from Endsleigh for new drivers THEORY FEATURES Contains EVERY question and answer from the entire OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test Question Bank, with over 1,200 questions for learner car drivers and motorcyclists.
Sit UNLIMITED mock tests with different questions every time.
Essential advice and detailed video tutorial for the Theory Test.
View hints for each question and detailed explanations of every answer.
Monitor your progress to make sure you've covered all questions.
Customise your questions from 17 OFFICIAL DSA categories.
Practice questions based on their level of difficulty.
Over 20 carefully designed mock theory tests.
Practice a mock test focusing on your weakest questions.
Printable exam papers allow you to revise away from the computer.††
Professional voiceover for all questions and answers.
Practice OFFICIAL toad sign questions.
Download OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test audio questions and answers, complete with professional voiceover, onto your iPod® or other portable media player.
Printable Theory Test question book to revise away from the computer.
The latest OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test Question Bank for ADIs, plus progress monitor for ALL pupils. Pass Your Hazard Perception Test - Improve your skills and pass with confidence!
Get the best possible practice for the Hazard Perception part of your Theory test using hundreds of interactive video clips that accurately simulate the test. ALL TESTS teaches you how to recognise potential dangers in a wide variety of different hazard situations, giving you invaluable "road sense." Learn how to spot developing hazards on our roads
Review each Hazard Perception clip to improve your skills HAZARD FEATURES Hundreds of interactive video clips shot from outside the car just like the real test.
Watch the 10 OFFICIAL DSA sample clips and test introduction video.
70 bonus video clips shot from inside the car, to prepare you for actual driving with real distractions.
Review each video clip to see where the hazard began and where the maximum score could have been achieved.
Create virtually unlimited mock tests to prepare you for the exam.
15 carefully designed pre-set mock test simulations.
Exam Hints and Tips to maximise your chance of passing the test.
Monitor your progress to see if you are ready for your exam. Pass Your Practical Test - Safely revise essential driving skills and manoeuvres!
With over 60 video lessons you can revise and refresh the essential driving skills taught to you by your Approved Driving Instructor, before and after lessons. Includes Practical Driving Test routes for every test centre in the UK?! Plus! Mock Practical Test shows you what to expect on the big day! Watch over 60 video lessons with multiple camera angles
16 video tutorials for the Show Me, Tell Me part of the test Practical Features: Pre-drive safety checks.
MSM and POM routines.
Use of mirrors.
Moving off at different angles.
Stopping safely.
Roundabouts, crossroads, junctions and one-way streets.
Responding to road signs and markings.
Four reverse manoeuvres.
Controlled emergency stop.
Encountering various hazards and pedestrian crossings.
Driving in poor weather conditions.
Joining and exiting dual-carriageways.
Motorway driving.
Applying the Two Second Rule.
Printable forms for ADIs, including Progress Record, Diary, Mock test and Show Me, Tell Me forms. "
Customer Reviews
Does what it says on the cover - and it's still relevant if you have passed your test, 28 Sep 2008
This is the new 2008/9 edition. The program says it was 'last updated May 2008' and the content talks of 2007, but it's likely the information is really up to date, as laws change relatively slowly - besides the software can update itself via the internet anyway. Put in the DVD and the program installs quickly and runs perfectly on our Vista & XP gaming PCs, plus there are a few video options that can be set to ensure it all runs smoothly [useful as the training is very video based].
Start it up, and there's a great intro video outlining the reasons to drive safely: 95% of accidents are caused by human factors, seventeen under 25s die every week on the roads in the UK, a learner driver is 7x more likely to have an accident in his first 250 miles on the road. This video mentions research on why under 25s are so at risk, it's because they rely on their good reaction skills too heavily so that they become more aggressive in their attitude. This coupled with their inexperience on the road [hazard perception] is the cause of their notorious high accident rates [particularly among young males]. Whether any young man running this software will take much note of this is debateable, but at least the software might give them a few hazard perception skills and it will certainly help them pass the theory test [this is 'guaranteed' for users of this program] and the main driving test. For older 'safer' experienced drivers there's still much to gain from playing with this software, with it's prime message that "having the right attitude is the key to safe driving". As you would expect, it is very UK orientated, even the English voice-overs.
Once past the important intro, there's Theory test help [for the new DSA test], with training and then mock exams. You get similar help with the hazard perception test [which is the main cause of failure prior to the actual driving test]. The hazard perception test includes ten official sample clips [and many more of the same standard]. And finally there's the practical driving test, where you can view 60 video lessons, and there's show me/tell me questions plus a full mock driving test. Even more helpfully there's a lot of text/pictures that includes a Theory test book, all the roads signs you might be asked about, the official highway code, and 'safe driving for life'. There are options for learning when you are on the go, with things like printing out info and putting test/answers on your portable music player. The only downside is that the hazard perception videos are a bit blocky to the point that a distant hazard can be very tricky to perceive - not that you are marked down for it though provided you notice it as it comes nearer [click on it].
All for under a tenner, this is important software for any driver, and pretty essential viewing if your teenage kid is learning to drive. It will be well worth viewing this software yourself if you are teaching your kids to drive [so that you can ram home those safety points]. Great software.
Driving Along, 27 Sep 2008
This is a comprehensive and weel presented programme aimed at those learning to drive. It is user friendly due to the fact that all of the sections of the test are categorised and there are self assesment oppertunities which allow you to see the progress that you're making. It is all well presented with instructional videos and a very interesting hazard perception simulation. A lot of the questions are challenging and very relevant and there is enough visual stimulation to keep things interesting and dynamic. The videos explaining how to change a tyre and check for oil are very comprehensive so will be helpful to people who have no experience and there is a lot of information on specific signs, laws and rules.
It is overall a very sturdy and entertaining way to ohelp pass your driving test - suitable for all ages.
very useful, 25 Sep 2008
This is useful for learners and also for people who have been driving for years! We found it quite humbling as to how many questions we couldn't answer and we have been driving for over 20 years!
Very nicely presented and easy to use.
Rather brilliant PC-ROM helping you to pass the Driving Test the first time., 18 Sep 2008
Rather brilliant new product from this well known software brand, this is a complete guide to taking your first driving test, and is fully inclusive of the latest developments in all of the new tests involved, such as Theory, Hazard Perception, and Practical Driving.
This is an exciting user friendly CD-ROM with actual real time footage and realistic scenes geared to develop the knowledge needed to pass the new tests in the most coveted position of all: The First Time.
It includes a full printable copy of the latest edition of The Highway code, records your scores and tests results, and can gear your future tests to cover any areas of weakness revealed.
And, rather brilliantly, it can be used as an application on your iPod, Blackberry or mobile phone in addition to being able to print tests out to take with you in places where the use of these devices is frowned upon.
The only downside that I have been able to find with this product, and have encountered after many enjoyable hours of brushing up on my motoring skills is that it is not suitable for use on a Mac.
As, however, it run's on every edition of Windows from 'Dinosaur to Vista this seems like a small price to pay.
Might be worth checking out though if this is meant as a gift for a loved one.
Makes retaining the pre drive important aspects easy, 17 Sep 2008
I have long been a fan of the written driving test introduced some years ago, having taken advanced courses myself in previous years, all classroom and text book based, prior to hands on instruction. This DVD is a great way to get younger drivers "interested" with it's easy interactive features, and very comprehensive Q&A database, including ALL from the DSA question bank. Using a computer, seeing the information and a well defined user interface means this is far less laborious than wading through DSA guide books. With multiple unlimited "mock" exams to take, it's easy to retain everything you need to know to succesfully pass the written test. But I also believe it's more than that and helps build a foundation of good road sense prior to driving. At some point you have to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and put theory into practice. Even so, the core safety guidelines and good driving "habits" should leave any potential student (who has used this software to it's potential and not just played with it) with a lot less to think about when the practical test is taken. Now all we need is a DVD to help get over driving test nerves! Great package, great price. 5 Stars
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Customer Reviews
Does what it says on the cover - and it's still relevant if you have passed your test, 28 Sep 2008
This is the new 2008/9 edition. The program says it was 'last updated May 2008' and the content talks of 2007, but it's likely the information is really up to date, as laws change relatively slowly - besides the software can update itself via the internet anyway. Put in the DVD and the program installs quickly and runs perfectly on our Vista & XP gaming PCs, plus there are a few video options that can be set to ensure it all runs smoothly [useful as the training is very video based].
Start it up, and there's a great intro video outlining the reasons to drive safely: 95% of accidents are caused by human factors, seventeen under 25s die every week on the roads in the UK, a learner driver is 7x more likely to have an accident in his first 250 miles on the road. This video mentions research on why under 25s are so at risk, it's because they rely on their good reaction skills too heavily so that they become more aggressive in their attitude. This coupled with their inexperience on the road [hazard perception] is the cause of their notorious high accident rates [particularly among young males]. Whether any young man running this software will take much note of this is debateable, but at least the software might give them a few hazard perception skills and it will certainly help them pass the theory test [this is 'guaranteed' for users of this program] and the main driving test. For older 'safer' experienced drivers there's still much to gain from playing with this software, with it's prime message that "having the right attitude is the key to safe driving". As you would expect, it is very UK orientated, even the English voice-overs.
Once past the important intro, there's Theory test help [for the new DSA test], with training and then mock exams. You get similar help with the hazard perception test [which is the main cause of failure prior to the actual driving test]. The hazard perception test includes ten official sample clips [and many more of the same standard]. And finally there's the practical driving test, where you can view 60 video lessons, and there's show me/tell me questions plus a full mock driving test. Even more helpfully there's a lot of text/pictures that includes a Theory test book, all the roads signs you might be asked about, the official highway code, and 'safe driving for life'. There are options for learning when you are on the go, with things like printing out info and putting test/answers on your portable music player. The only downside is that the hazard perception videos are a bit blocky to the point that a distant hazard can be very tricky to perceive - not that you are marked down for it though provided you notice it as it comes nearer [click on it].
All for under a tenner, this is important software for any driver, and pretty essential viewing if your teenage kid is learning to drive. It will be well worth viewing this software yourself if you are teaching your kids to drive [so that you can ram home those safety points]. Great software.
Driving Along, 27 Sep 2008
This is a comprehensive and weel presented programme aimed at those learning to drive. It is user friendly due to the fact that all of the sections of the test are categorised and there are self assesment oppertunities which allow you to see the progress that you're making. It is all well presented with instructional videos and a very interesting hazard perception simulation. A lot of the questions are challenging and very relevant and there is enough visual stimulation to keep things interesting and dynamic. The videos explaining how to change a tyre and check for oil are very comprehensive so will be helpful to people who have no experience and there is a lot of information on specific signs, laws and rules.
It is overall a very sturdy and entertaining way to ohelp pass your driving test - suitable for all ages.
very useful, 25 Sep 2008
This is useful for learners and also for people who have been driving for years! We found it quite humbling as to how many questions we couldn't answer and we have been driving for over 20 years!
Very nicely presented and easy to use.
Rather brilliant PC-ROM helping you to pass the Driving Test the first time., 18 Sep 2008
Rather brilliant new product from this well known software brand, this is a complete guide to taking your first driving test, and is fully inclusive of the latest developments in all of the new tests involved, such as Theory, Hazard Perception, and Practical Driving.
This is an exciting user friendly CD-ROM with actual real time footage and realistic scenes geared to develop the knowledge needed to pass the new tests in the most coveted position of all: The First Time.
It includes a full printable copy of the latest edition of The Highway code, records your scores and tests results, and can gear your future tests to cover any areas of weakness revealed.
And, rather brilliantly, it can be used as an application on your iPod, Blackberry or mobile phone in addition to being able to print tests out to take with you in places where the use of these devices is frowned upon.
The only downside that I have been able to find with this product, and have encountered after many enjoyable hours of brushing up on my motoring skills is that it is not suitable for use on a Mac.
As, however, it run's on every edition of Windows from 'Dinosaur to Vista this seems like a small price to pay.
Might be worth checking out though if this is meant as a gift for a loved one.
Makes retaining the pre drive important aspects easy, 17 Sep 2008
I have long been a fan of the written driving test introduced some years ago, having taken advanced courses myself in previous years, all classroom and text book based, prior to hands on instruction. This DVD is a great way to get younger drivers "interested" with it's easy interactive features, and very comprehensive Q&A database, including ALL from the DSA question bank. Using a computer, seeing the information and a well defined user interface means this is far less laborious than wading through DSA guide books. With multiple unlimited "mock" exams to take, it's easy to retain everything you need to know to succesfully pass the written test. But I also believe it's more than that and helps build a foundation of good road sense prior to driving. At some point you have to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and put theory into practice. Even so, the core safety guidelines and good driving "habits" should leave any potential student (who has used this software to it's potential and not just played with it) with a lot less to think about when the practical test is taken. Now all we need is a DVD to help get over driving test nerves! Great package, great price. 5 Stars
Not as bad as other reviews might suggest, 30 Aug 2008
I was fortunate enough to be lent this DVD and in conjunction with the Theory CD passed my theory test first time around. That said, I am learning to ride a motorcycle as an experienced driver. The DVD progressively explains Hazards with a gradual emphasis on differentiating static hazards from Developing ones (ie ones which absolutely force a driver/rider to change speed or direction). This much is fairly obvious. I think to fully grasp the material it is worthwhile viewing 3 or 4 times to pick up on the subtleties and in spite of the narrators explaining that there is no benefit in resitting the example tests, I think it all reinforces the learning process so I would disagree.
However the major failing is not so much the lack of explanation of what a Developing Hazard is, it is more the very few practise clips available. Equally I am not convinced that the tests always register the responses accurately which sometimes makes you think that you have performed badly when in actual fact if you made the same decisions in the real test you would have been successful.
I would recommend if you are serious about passing your test that you get you hands on a copy of this DVD. I sat the test without any additional lessons since passing my driving test 16 years ago and all I can say is that it worked for me.
I hope this helps.
Pretty good - lets you know what to expect, 25 Jul 2008
This is probably one of the only dvds around that lets you know what to really expect in the actual hazard perception test which makes it wonderful for the theory test preparation.
Waste of money!, 10 Jul 2008
The dvd is in several parts:
1. A series of chapters, introducing the techniques you're expected to use when taking the test.
Since these are exactly what you do when driving/riding, this is unnecessary for anyone with any experience at all on the roads. Having said that, the information was well-presented. There are no tips on how to pass the HP test - the DSA are sticking to their story that all you need is to have good real life hazard perception skills. Excuse me while I die laughing.
2. The HP test simulator.
This is the part I bought this massively overpriced dvd for. The simulator mimics the test very well, and the walk-through after each clip is also good. It makes a big difference to be given your score after each clip, as you begin to get a feel of what would constitute a 3, for example. You only /begin/ to make progress however, since THERE ARE ONLY 10 CLIPS ON THIS DVD! This is nowhere near enough to really get to grips with the test. I would strongly advise against buying this full-price therefore - get it secondhand somehow or borrow a friend's, because you'll get about an hour's use out of it and that's it. I still don't feel prepared for the test. Very, very frustrating! Also, the flag that shows your response has been registered is noticeably slow to appear - which rather defeats the object of a timed response...
3. Some multiple-choice questions.
These are the kind of things you get in the first part of the theory test. However, there are only 20 or so (so next to useless for preparation for that part of the test) and the fact that you can't select more than one answer at a time on the multiple-answer questions is irritating.
Let me repeat - DO NOT BUY THIS DVD FULL-PRICE! For not even one full test's worth of clips and more of the same garbled and contradictory instructions you get when booking the test, it's a collosal waste of money.
Not as helpful as you might think, 01 Jul 2008
I took my test for a full car license several years ago, way before all these new fangled theory tests were brought in, but in the grip of my midlife crisis I decided to learn to ride a motorbike.
So I needed to brush up on the theory test for bikes and the hazard perception test. This was the only product I found dealing with the hazard perception part of the test.
Being unable to compare it with anything else makes objective comment a little difficult, but I didn't find the DVD much use at all.
That said, I'm not sure it's necessarily the DVD's fault - I think the hazard perception test itself is poorly presented and unclear in what exactly is being measured (I passed it first time, by the way, so this isn't sour grapes). Even after watching this DVD, taking the mock tests (which require you to click the OK button on your DVD remote when you spot a hazard) and then taking the real test, I'm still unclear what I could have done to ensure a perfect score.
That's really my gripe - I didn't feel sufficiently confident after running through this DVD that I knew exactly how I was going to be marked in the real test.
But maybe that's my problem, not this product's.
Final conclusion: worth getting because it won't do any harm and might do some good. And you get to watch Suzi Perry presenting the bits between the clips. I'd borrow this or buy it cheaper second hand if I were you.
A must for all learner drivers, 28 Dec 2007
This dvd is the only official hazard perception test dvd on the market. Hazard Perception is a key part of today's driving tests and this high quality and interactive hazard perception DVD (formerly named the Roadsense dvd) will help boost your driving skills and prepare you for the tests and beyond. Essential for all learner drivers including lorry drivers, bus drivers and MOTORCYCLISTS, this official guide to hazard perception aims to improve the learner's perception of hazards and explains how todeal with them.
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Customer Reviews
Does what it says on the cover - and it's still relevant if you have passed your test, 28 Sep 2008
This is the new 2008/9 edition. The program says it was 'last updated May 2008' and the content talks of 2007, but it's likely the information is really up to date, as laws change relatively slowly - besides the software can update itself via the internet anyway. Put in the DVD and the program installs quickly and runs perfectly on our Vista & XP gaming PCs, plus there are a few video options that can be set to ensure it all runs smoothly [useful as the training is very video based].
Start it up, and there's a great intro video outlining the reasons to drive safely: 95% of accidents are caused by human factors, seventeen under 25s die every week on the roads in the UK, a learner driver is 7x more likely to have an accident in his first 250 miles on the road. This video mentions research on why under 25s are so at risk, it's because they rely on their good reaction skills too heavily so that they become more aggressive in their attitude. This coupled with their inexperience on the road [hazard perception] is the cause of their notorious high accident rates [particularly among young males]. Whether any young man running this software will take much note of this is debateable, but at least the software might give them a few hazard perception skills and it will certainly help them pass the theory test [this is 'guaranteed' for users of this program] and the main driving test. For older 'safer' experienced drivers there's still much to gain from playing with this software, with it's prime message that "having the right attitude is the key to safe driving". As you would expect, it is very UK orientated, even the English voice-overs.
Once past the important intro, there's Theory test help [for the new DSA test], with training and then mock exams. You get similar help with the hazard perception test [which is the main cause of failure prior to the actual driving test]. The hazard perception test includes ten official sample clips [and many more of the same standard]. And finally there's the practical driving test, where you can view 60 video lessons, and there's show me/tell me questions plus a full mock driving test. Even more helpfully there's a lot of text/pictures that includes a Theory test book, all the roads signs you might be asked about, the official highway code, and 'safe driving for life'. There are options for learning when you are on the go, with things like printing out info and putting test/answers on your portable music player. The only downside is that the hazard perception videos are a bit blocky to the point that a distant hazard can be very tricky to perceive - not that you are marked down for it though provided you notice it as it comes nearer [click on it].
All for under a tenner, this is important software for any driver, and pretty essential viewing if your teenage kid is learning to drive. It will be well worth viewing this software yourself if you are teaching your kids to drive [so that you can ram home those safety points]. Great software.
Driving Along, 27 Sep 2008
This is a comprehensive and weel presented programme aimed at those learning to drive. It is user friendly due to the fact that all of the sections of the test are categorised and there are self assesment oppertunities which allow you to see the progress that you're making. It is all well presented with instructional videos and a very interesting hazard perception simulation. A lot of the questions are challenging and very relevant and there is enough visual stimulation to keep things interesting and dynamic. The videos explaining how to change a tyre and check for oil are very comprehensive so will be helpful to people who have no experience and there is a lot of information on specific signs, laws and rules.
It is overall a very sturdy and entertaining way to ohelp pass your driving test - suitable for all ages.
very useful, 25 Sep 2008
This is useful for learners and also for people who have been driving for years! We found it quite humbling as to how many questions we couldn't answer and we have been driving for over 20 years!
Very nicely presented and easy to use.
Rather brilliant PC-ROM helping you to pass the Driving Test the first time., 18 Sep 2008
Rather brilliant new product from this well known software brand, this is a complete guide to taking your first driving test, and is fully inclusive of the latest developments in all of the new tests involved, such as Theory, Hazard Perception, and Practical Driving.
This is an exciting user friendly CD-ROM with actual real time footage and realistic scenes geared to develop the knowledge needed to pass the new tests in the most coveted position of all: The First Time.
It includes a full printable copy of the latest edition of The Highway code, records your scores and tests results, and can gear your future tests to cover any areas of weakness revealed.
And, rather brilliantly, it can be used as an application on your iPod, Blackberry or mobile phone in addition to being able to print tests out to take with you in places where the use of these devices is frowned upon.
The only downside that I have been able to find with this product, and have encountered after many enjoyable hours of brushing up on my motoring skills is that it is not suitable for use on a Mac.
As, however, it run's on every edition of Windows from 'Dinosaur to Vista this seems like a small price to pay.
Might be worth checking out though if this is meant as a gift for a loved one.
Makes retaining the pre drive important aspects easy, 17 Sep 2008
I have long been a fan of the written driving test introduced some years ago, having taken advanced courses myself in previous years, all classroom and text book based, prior to hands on instruction. This DVD is a great way to get younger drivers "interested" with it's easy interactive features, and very comprehensive Q&A database, including ALL from the DSA question bank. Using a computer, seeing the information and a well defined user interface means this is far less laborious than wading through DSA guide books. With multiple unlimited "mock" exams to take, it's easy to retain everything you need to know to succesfully pass the written test. But I also believe it's more than that and helps build a foundation of good road sense prior to driving. At some point you have to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and put theory into practice. Even so, the core safety guidelines and good driving "habits" should leave any potential student (who has used this software to it's potential and not just played with it) with a lot less to think about when the practical test is taken. Now all we need is a DVD to help get over driving test nerves! Great package, great price. 5 Stars
Not as bad as other reviews might suggest, 30 Aug 2008
I was fortunate enough to be lent this DVD and in conjunction with the Theory CD passed my theory test first time around. That said, I am learning to ride a motorcycle as an experienced driver. The DVD progressively explains Hazards with a gradual emphasis on differentiating static hazards from Developing ones (ie ones which absolutely force a driver/rider to change speed or direction). This much is fairly obvious. I think to fully grasp the material it is worthwhile viewing 3 or 4 times to pick up on the subtleties and in spite of the narrators explaining that there is no benefit in resitting the example tests, I think it all reinforces the learning process so I would disagree.
However the major failing is not so much the lack of explanation of what a Developing Hazard is, it is more the very few practise clips available. Equally I am not convinced that the tests always register the responses accurately which sometimes makes you think that you have performed badly when in actual fact if you made the same decisions in the real test you would have been successful.
I would recommend if you are serious about passing your test that you get you hands on a copy of this DVD. I sat the test without any additional lessons since passing my driving test 16 years ago and all I can say is that it worked for me.
I hope this helps.
Pretty good - lets you know what to expect, 25 Jul 2008
This is probably one of the only dvds around that lets you know what to really expect in the actual hazard perception test which makes it wonderful for the theory test preparation.
Waste of money!, 10 Jul 2008
The dvd is in several parts:
1. A series of chapters, introducing the techniques you're expected to use when taking the test.
Since these are exactly what you do when driving/riding, this is unnecessary for anyone with any experience at all on the roads. Having said that, the information was well-presented. There are no tips on how to pass the HP test - the DSA are sticking to their story that all you need is to have good real life hazard perception skills. Excuse me while I die laughing.
2. The HP test simulator.
This is the part I bought this massively overpriced dvd for. The simulator mimics the test very well, and the walk-through after each clip is also good. It makes a big difference to be given your score after each clip, as you begin to get a feel of what would constitute a 3, for example. You only /begin/ to make progress however, since THERE ARE ONLY 10 CLIPS ON THIS DVD! This is nowhere near enough to really get to grips with the test. I would strongly advise against buying this full-price therefore - get it secondhand somehow or borrow a friend's, because you'll get about an hour's use out of it and that's it. I still don't feel prepared for the test. Very, very frustrating! Also, the flag that shows your response has been registered is noticeably slow to appear - which rather defeats the object of a timed response...
3. Some multiple-choice questions.
These are the kind of things you get in the first part of the theory test. However, there are only 20 or so (so next to useless for preparation for that part of the test) and the fact that you can't select more than one answer at a time on the multiple-answer questions is irritating.
Let me repeat - DO NOT BUY THIS DVD FULL-PRICE! For not even one full test's worth of clips and more of the same garbled and contradictory instructions you get when booking the test, it's a collosal waste of money.
Not as helpful as you might think, 01 Jul 2008
I took my test for a full car license several years ago, way before all these new fangled theory tests were brought in, but in the grip of my midlife crisis I decided to learn to ride a motorbike.
So I needed to brush up on the theory test for bikes and the hazard perception test. This was the only product I found dealing with the hazard perception part of the test.
Being unable to compare it with anything else makes objective comment a little difficult, but I didn't find the DVD much use at all.
That said, I'm not sure it's necessarily the DVD's fault - I think the hazard perception test itself is poorly presented and unclear in what exactly is being measured (I passed it first time, by the way, so this isn't sour grapes). Even after watching this DVD, taking the mock tests (which require you to click the OK button on your DVD remote when you spot a hazard) and then taking the real test, I'm still unclear what I could have done to ensure a perfect score.
That's really my gripe - I didn't feel sufficiently confident after running through this DVD that I knew exactly how I was going to be marked in the real test.
But maybe that's my problem, not this product's.
Final conclusion: worth getting because it won't do any harm and might do some good. And you get to watch Suzi Perry presenting the bits between the clips. I'd borrow this or buy it cheaper second hand if I were you.
A must for all learner drivers, 28 Dec 2007
This dvd is the only official hazard perception test dvd on the market. Hazard Perception is a key part of today's driving tests and this high quality and interactive hazard perception DVD (formerly named the Roadsense dvd) will help boost your driving skills and prepare you for the tests and beyond. Essential for all learner drivers including lorry drivers, bus drivers and MOTORCYCLISTS, this official guide to hazard perception aims to improve the learner's perception of hazards and explains how todeal with them.
Excellent book, I passed my theory without any problem!!!, 19 Aug 2008
I bought this latest book to prepare my theory test, I studied the Highway Code first and then I did all the practices on the book. And I had full marks on my theory test, thanks to this book. The content is brilliant, however, I think the design is so so, they could do better.
If you want to pass your test, buy this book and of course you have to study hard, then you should have no problem at all.
A massive aid to Theory Test success, 02 Jun 2008
Studying this book helped me get an almost perfect score in my Theory Test. It's incredibly easy to use, and contains every single question you could possibly be asked on the test. I would recommend it to absolutely anybody who wants to ace their Theory - it'll make you unstoppable.
Brilliant, 31 May 2008
If you are wanting to take your theory test then i would recommend that you read through this first as it really helps.It is easy to understand and contains excellent advice.
Excellent - A must Have, 29 Mar 2008
I would certainly recommend this to everyone and it will help you greatly in preparing for your Theory test. I pass my theory and hazard perception first time with the help of this book.
Informative, 14 Feb 2008
The driving school we use told us to get a copy of this book as there is no better on the market. They were correct. Everything a learner could possibly need to know is in here. Don't let its size put you off of tackling it because it's laid out in such an easy to read manner. It includes the Highway Code as well, so there is no need to buy any other books once you have this one. In fact, all we need to buy now is a CD Rom for practising the theory test and we'll be off to a promising start. Wish us luck!
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Does what it says on the cover - and it's still relevant if you have passed your test, 28 Sep 2008
This is the new 2008/9 edition. The program says it was 'last updated May 2008' and the content talks of 2007, but it's likely the information is really up to date, as laws change relatively slowly - besides the software can update itself via the internet anyway. Put in the DVD and the program installs quickly and runs perfectly on our Vista & XP gaming PCs, plus there are a few video options that can be set to ensure it all runs smoothly [useful as the training is very video based].
Start it up, and there's a great intro video outlining the reasons to drive safely: 95% of accidents are caused by human factors, seventeen under 25s die every week on the roads in the UK, a learner driver is 7x more likely to have an accident in his first 250 miles on the road. This video mentions research on why under 25s are so at risk, it's because they rely on their good reaction skills too heavily so that they become more aggressive in their attitude. This coupled with their inexperience on the road [hazard perception] is the cause of their notorious high accident rates [particularly among young males]. Whether any young man running this software will take much note of this is debateable, but at least the software might give them a few hazard perception skills and it will certainly help them pass the theory test [this is 'guaranteed' for users of this program] and the main driving test. For older 'safer' experienced drivers there's still much to gain from playing with this software, with it's prime message that "having the right attitude is the key to safe driving". As you would expect, it is very UK orientated, even the English voice-overs.
Once past the important intro, there's Theory test help [for the new DSA test], with training and then mock exams. You get similar help with the hazard perception test [which is the main cause of failure prior to the actual driving test]. The hazard perception test includes ten official sample clips [and many more of the same standard]. And finally there's the practical driving test, where you can view 60 video lessons, and there's show me/tell me questions plus a full mock driving test. Even more helpfully there's a lot of text/pictures that includes a Theory test book, all the roads signs you might be asked about, the official highway code, and 'safe driving for life'. There are options for learning when you are on the go, with things like printing out info and putting test/answers on your portable music player. The only downside is that the hazard perception videos are a bit blocky to the point that a distant hazard can be very tricky to perceive - not that you are marked down for it though provided you notice it as it comes nearer [click on it].
All for under a tenner, this is important software for any driver, and pretty essential viewing if your teenage kid is learning to drive. It will be well worth viewing this software yourself if you are teaching your kids to drive [so that you can ram home those safety points]. Great software.
Driving Along, 27 Sep 2008
This is a comprehensive and weel presented programme aimed at those learning to drive. It is user friendly due to the fact that all of the sections of the test are categorised and there are self assesment oppertunities which allow you to see the progress that you're making. It is all well presented with instructional videos and a very interesting hazard perception simulation. A lot of the questions are challenging and very relevant and there is enough visual stimulation to keep things interesting and dynamic. The videos explaining how to change a tyre and check for oil are very comprehensive so will be helpful to people who have no experience and there is a lot of information on specific signs, laws and rules.
It is overall a very sturdy and entertaining way to ohelp pass your driving test - suitable for all ages.
very useful, 25 Sep 2008
This is useful for learners and also for people who have been driving for years! We found it quite humbling as to how many questions we couldn't answer and we have been driving for over 20 years!
Very nicely presented and easy to use.
Rather brilliant PC-ROM helping you to pass the Driving Test the first time., 18 Sep 2008
Rather brilliant new product from this well known software brand, this is a complete guide to taking your first driving test, and is fully inclusive of the latest developments in all of the new tests involved, such as Theory, Hazard Perception, and Practical Driving.
This is an exciting user friendly CD-ROM with actual real time footage and realistic scenes geared to develop the knowledge needed to pass the new tests in the most coveted position of all: The First Time.
It includes a full printable copy of the latest edition of The Highway code, records your scores and tests results, and can gear your future tests to cover any areas of weakness revealed.
And, rather brilliantly, it can be used as an application on your iPod, Blackberry or mobile phone in addition to being able to print tests out to take with you in places where the use of these devices is frowned upon.
The only downside that I have been able to find with this product, and have encountered after many enjoyable hours of brushing up on my motoring skills is that it is not suitable for use on a Mac.
As, however, it run's on every edition of Windows from 'Dinosaur to Vista this seems like a small price to pay.
Might be worth checking out though if this is meant as a gift for a loved one.
Makes retaining the pre drive important aspects easy, 17 Sep 2008
I have long been a fan of the written driving test introduced some years ago, having taken advanced courses myself in previous years, all classroom and text book based, prior to hands on instruction. This DVD is a great way to get younger drivers "interested" with it's easy interactive features, and very comprehensive Q&A database, including ALL from the DSA question bank. Using a computer, seeing the information and a well defined user interface means this is far less laborious than wading through DSA guide books. With multiple unlimited "mock" exams to take, it's easy to retain everything you need to know to succesfully pass the written test. But I also believe it's more than that and helps build a foundation of good road sense prior to driving. At some point you have to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and put theory into practice. Even so, the core safety guidelines and good driving "habits" should leave any potential student (who has used this software to it's potential and not just played with it) with a lot less to think about when the practical test is taken. Now all we need is a DVD to help get over driving test nerves! Great package, great price. 5 Stars
Not as bad as other reviews might suggest, 30 Aug 2008
I was fortunate enough to be lent this DVD and in conjunction with the Theory CD passed my theory test first time around. That said, I am learning to ride a motorcycle as an experienced driver. The DVD progressively explains Hazards with a gradual emphasis on differentiating static hazards from Developing ones (ie ones which absolutely force a driver/rider to change speed or direction). This much is fairly obvious. I think to fully grasp the material it is worthwhile viewing 3 or 4 times to pick up on the subtleties and in spite of the narrators explaining that there is no benefit in resitting the example tests, I think it all reinforces the learning process so I would disagree.
However the major failing is not so much the lack of explanation of what a Developing Hazard is, it is more the very few practise clips available. Equally I am not convinced that the tests always register the responses accurately which sometimes makes you think that you have performed badly when in actual fact if you made the same decisions in the real test you would have been successful.
I would recommend if you are serious about passing your test that you get you hands on a copy of this DVD. I sat the test without any additional lessons since passing my driving test 16 years ago and all I can say is that it worked for me.
I hope this helps.
Pretty good - lets you know what to expect, 25 Jul 2008
This is probably one of the only dvds around that lets you know what to really expect in the actual hazard perception test which makes it wonderful for the theory test preparation.
Waste of money!, 10 Jul 2008
The dvd is in several parts:
1. A series of chapters, introducing the techniques you're expected to use when taking the test.
Since these are exactly what you do when driving/riding, this is unnecessary for anyone with any experience at all on the roads. Having said that, the information was well-presented. There are no tips on how to pass the HP test - the DSA are sticking to their story that all you need is to have good real life hazard perception skills. Excuse me while I die laughing.
2. The HP test simulator.
This is the part I bought this massively overpriced dvd for. The simulator mimics the test very well, and the walk-through after each clip is also good. It makes a big difference to be given your score after each clip, as you begin to get a feel of what would constitute a 3, for example. You only /begin/ to make progress however, since THERE ARE ONLY 10 CLIPS ON THIS DVD! This is nowhere near enough to really get to grips with the test. I would strongly advise against buying this full-price therefore - get it secondhand somehow or borrow a friend's, because you'll get about an hour's use out of it and that's it. I still don't feel prepared for the test. Very, very frustrating! Also, the flag that shows your response has been registered is noticeably slow to appear - which rather defeats the object of a timed response...
3. Some multiple-choice questions.
These are the kind of things you get in the first part of the theory test. However, there are only 20 or so (so next to useless for preparation for that part of the test) and the fact that you can't select more than one answer at a time on the multiple-answer questions is irritating.
Let me repeat - DO NOT BUY THIS DVD FULL-PRICE! For not even one full test's worth of clips and more of the same garbled and contradictory instructions you get when booking the test, it's a collosal waste of money.
Not as helpful as you might think, 01 Jul 2008
I took my test for a full car license several years ago, way before all these new fangled theory tests were brought in, but in the grip of my midlife crisis I decided to learn to ride a motorbike.
So I needed to brush up on the theory test for bikes and the hazard perception test. This was the only product I found dealing with the hazard perception part of the test.
Being unable to compare it with anything else makes objective comment a little difficult, but I didn't find the DVD much use at all.
That said, I'm not sure it's necessarily the DVD's fault - I think the hazard perception test itself is poorly presented and unclear in what exactly is being measured (I passed it first time, by the way, so this isn't sour grapes). Even after watching this DVD, taking the mock tests (which require you to click the OK button on your DVD remote when you spot a hazard) and then taking the real test, I'm still unclear what I could have done to ensure a perfect score.
That's really my gripe - I didn't feel sufficiently confident after running through this DVD that I knew exactly how I was going to be marked in the real test.
But maybe that's my problem, not this product's.
Final conclusion: worth getting because it won't do any harm and might do some good. And you get to watch Suzi Perry presenting the bits between the clips. I'd borrow this or buy it cheaper second hand if I were you.
A must for all learner drivers, 28 Dec 2007
This dvd is the only official hazard perception test dvd on the market. Hazard Perception is a key part of today's driving tests and this high quality and interactive hazard perception DVD (formerly named the Roadsense dvd) will help boost your driving skills and prepare you for the tests and beyond. Essential for all learner drivers including lorry drivers, bus drivers and MOTORCYCLISTS, this official guide to hazard perception aims to improve the learner's perception of hazards and explains how todeal with them.
Excellent book, I passed my theory without any problem!!!, 19 Aug 2008
I bought this latest book to prepare my theory test, I studied the Highway Code first and then I did all the practices on the book. And I had full marks on my theory test, thanks to this book. The content is brilliant, however, I think the design is so so, they could do better.
If you want to pass your test, buy this book and of course you have to study hard, then you should have no problem at all.
A massive aid to Theory Test success, 02 Jun 2008
Studying this book helped me get an almost perfect score in my Theory Test. It's incredibly easy to use, and contains every single question you could possibly be asked on the test. I would recommend it to absolutely anybody who wants to ace their Theory - it'll make you unstoppable.
Brilliant, 31 May 2008
If you are wanting to take your theory test then i would recommend that you read through this first as it really helps.It is easy to understand and contains excellent advice.
Excellent - A must Have, 29 Mar 2008
I would certainly recommend this to everyone and it will help you greatly in preparing for your Theory test. I pass my theory and hazard perception first time with the help of this book.
Informative, 14 Feb 2008
The driving school we use told us to get a copy of this book as there is no better on the market. They were correct. Everything a learner could possibly need to know is in here. Don't let its size put you off of tackling it because it's laid out in such an easy to read manner. It includes the Highway Code as well, so there is no need to buy any other books once you have this one. In fact, all we need to buy now is a CD Rom for practising the theory test and we'll be off to a promising start. Wish us luck!
Fun game, if repetitive, 27 Sep 2008
STALKER is a great game, one which kept my attention for several weeks. The game looks very good, and plays well. The controls and camera work well, although I was dismayed at the lack of a pause at the inventory screen, meaning you could die before reaching the anti-radiation drugs (I guess that's part of the realism). The plot is well done, and the cut-scenes, although sparse, look great. Towards the end, however, I found myself getting a little bored at the repetitive nature of the game, and there were some bugs that caused the game to crash (though these were few and far between).
All in all, the game itself is remarkably well done, with a fantastic atmosphere, and very enjoyable guitar pieces performed by other stalkers.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. debugged!, 10 Sep 2008
I originally bought STALKER on it's release over a year ago, and like a lot of people, found it to be a deeply atmospheric and characterful experience in a very original setting.
Unfortunately, it was also unplayably buggy and I had to abandon it halfway through because a mission bug had made it impossible for me to continue. I uninstalled and the DVD went back on the shelf, forgotten for a year...
Anticipating the release of 'stalker: clear sky' I decided to install 'Shadow of Chernobyl' again and see what patches were available - maybe it had been fixed over the intervening months and I could actually get through it this time :)
I downloaded the official 1.0005 patch and a mod called 'The Zone Reclamation Project' which together are claimed to fix *most* of the issues that stopped me playing the first time around. I've been playing for a few hours now and everything seems smoother and there have been no signs of any mission bugs, which would have shown up by now in the unpatched game.
FINALLY after over a year, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl seems to be close to the game it was supposed to be, and it is as moody, dark, scary and challenging as ever.
If you're bored of the usual linear story-driven FPS, give Stalker a go. The setting is perfect, the radioactive badlands around Chernobyl are among the most distinctive locations ever seen in a video game. No game since System Shock (1 or 2) has done such a good job in putting the player in a believable place, the open ended approach means that the player rarely feels directed or hemmed in. The firefights are tough and chunky, the enemy AI is more than adequate, and some of the underground areas are genuinely scary.
It's not perfect - some of the dialogue is pretty rough and sometimes the voice acting is awful, and the free-form nature of the game means you do tend to revisit areas quite often...and you do need a pretty phat PC to get the best from it.
For a tenner it's a steal but don't forget to download the patches.
Great game unless you have Vista, 13 Aug 2008
First and foremost, advertising this game as Vista compatible is a bit of a stretch. It may be possible to get it working if you are pretty tech-savvy and prepared to mess around for ages, but it's certainly not out-of-the-box compatible. I'm yet to succeed.
I did however, play it on XP before I "upgraded" to Vista, and this game is a real treat. Unbelievably atmospheric, pretty scary in places and about the most freeform shooter out there right now. It's not particularly fast-paced but if you enjoy a shooter with a bit more than endless corridors and constant blasting, you'll love this game.
Expansive playing areas, meaty real-world guns, mission structure (rather than on-a-rail levels) all make this a cut above the majority of games out there at the moment. It's a little buggy, but the patches sort most of that out.
In summary, if you're (sensibly) running an XP rig, get this game now. If not, I'd probably wait for the imminent prequel "Clear Skies" which will hopefully improve on an already close to perfect template.
Irradiated fruit, 02 Jul 2008
Yep this game was different enough from your normal copycat linear corridor driven shooters to grab my attention for a couple of weeks.
The gameplay is more open than other titles i could mention, although not quite up to the original Far Cry (and if you haven't played that you've missed out).
The game is really well presented with all it's grey post nuclear settings, and some of the gun battles actually get your adrenalin pumping, with some rock hard opponents that react quite realistically.
I liked it and wished it were bigger and more comprehensive in its scope.
You do need a fast pc to run it in all its glory though.
great fun....
Best game I have bought this year, 26 Jun 2008
I remember when this was in development and it was featured in several PC magazines, it sounded interesting. However, I kind of lost track of when it came out and missed the reviews etc, so only just bought it. It is the best game I have bought this year and at this price it is such a bargain. The graphics are superb and the atmosphere is amazing.
I would recommend the book Roadside Picnic and the film Stalker which the game is based on.
Just buy it!!!
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Customer Reviews
Does what it says on the cover - and it's still relevant if you have passed your test, 28 Sep 2008
This is the new 2008/9 edition. The program says it was 'last updated May 2008' and the content talks of 2007, but it's likely the information is really up to date, as laws change relatively slowly - besides the software can update itself via the internet anyway. Put in the DVD and the program installs quickly and runs perfectly on our Vista & XP gaming PCs, plus there are a few video options that can be set to ensure it all runs smoothly [useful as the training is very video based].
Start it up, and there's a great intro video outlining the reasons to drive safely: 95% of accidents are caused by human factors, seventeen under 25s die every week on the roads in the UK, a learner driver is 7x more likely to have an accident in his first 250 miles on the road. This video mentions research on why under 25s are so at risk, it's because they rely on their good reaction skills too heavily so that they become more aggressive in their attitude. This coupled with their inexperience on the road [hazard perception] is the cause of their notorious high accident rates [particularly among young males]. Whether any young man running this software will take much note of this is debateable, but at least the software might give them a few hazard perception skills and it will certainly help them pass the theory test [this is 'guaranteed' for users of this program] and the main driving test. For older 'safer' experienced drivers there's still much to gain from playing with this software, with it's prime message that "having the right attitude is the key to safe driving". As you would expect, it is very UK orientated, even the English voice-overs.
Once past the important intro, there's Theory test help [for the new DSA test], with training and then mock exams. You get similar help with the hazard perception test [which is the main cause of failure prior to the actual driving test]. The hazard perception test includes ten official sample clips [and many more of the same standard]. And finally there's the practical driving test, where you can view 60 video lessons, and there's show me/tell me questions plus a full mock driving test. Even more helpfully there's a lot of text/pictures that includes a Theory test book, all the roads signs you might be asked about, the official highway code, and 'safe driving for life'. There are options for learning when you are on the go, with things like printing out info and putting test/answers on your portable music player. The only downside is that the hazard perception videos are a bit blocky to the point that a distant hazard can be very tricky to perceive - not that you are marked down for it though provided you notice it as it comes nearer [click on it].
All for under a tenner, this is important software for any driver, and pretty essential viewing if your teenage kid is learning to drive. It will be well worth viewing this software yourself if you are teaching your kids to drive [so that you can ram home those safety points]. Great software.
Driving Along, 27 Sep 2008
This is a comprehensive and weel presented programme aimed at those learning to drive. It is user friendly due to the fact that all of the sections of the test are categorised and there are self assesment oppertunities which allow you to see the progress that you're making. It is all well presented with instructional videos and a very interesting hazard perception simulation. A lot of the questions are challenging and very relevant and there is enough visual stimulation to keep things interesting and dynamic. The videos explaining how to change a tyre and check for oil are very comprehensive so will be helpful to people who have no experience and there is a lot of information on specific signs, laws and rules.
It is overall a very sturdy and entertaining way to ohelp pass your driving test - suitable for all ages.
very useful, 25 Sep 2008
This is useful for learners and also for people who have been driving for years! We found it quite humbling as to how many questions we couldn't answer and we have been driving for over 20 years!
Very nicely presented and easy to use.
Rather brilliant PC-ROM helping you to pass the Driving Test the first time., 18 Sep 2008
Rather brilliant new product from this well known software brand, this is a complete guide to taking your first driving test, and is fully inclusive of the latest developments in all of the new tests involved, such as Theory, Hazard Perception, and Practical Driving.
This is an exciting user friendly CD-ROM with actual real time footage and realistic scenes geared to develop the knowledge needed to pass the new tests in the most coveted position of all: The First Time.
It includes a full printable copy of the latest edition of The Highway code, records your scores and tests results, and can gear your future tests to cover any areas of weakness revealed.
And, rather brilliantly, it can be used as an application on your iPod, Blackberry or mobile phone in addition to being able to print tests out to take with you in places where the use of these devices is frowned upon.
The only downside that I have been able to find with this product, and have encountered after many enjoyable hours of brushing up on my motoring skills is that it is not suitable for use on a Mac.
As, however, it run's on every edition of Windows from 'Dinosaur to Vista this seems like a small price to pay.
Might be worth checking out though if this is meant as a gift for a loved one.
Makes retaining the pre drive important aspects easy, 17 Sep 2008
I have long been a fan of the written driving test introduced some years ago, having taken advanced courses myself in previous years, all classroom and text book based, prior to hands on instruction. This DVD is a great way to get younger drivers "interested" with it's easy interactive features, and very comprehensive Q&A database, including ALL from the DSA question bank. Using a computer, seeing the information and a well defined user interface means this is far less laborious than wading through DSA guide books. With multiple unlimited "mock" exams to take, it's easy to retain everything you need to know to succesfully pass the written test. But I also believe it's more than that and helps build a foundation of good road sense prior to driving. At some point you have to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and put theory into practice. Even so, the core safety guidelines and good driving "habits" should leave any potential student (who has used this software to it's potential and not just played with it) with a lot less to think about when the practical test is taken. Now all we need is a DVD to help get over driving test nerves! Great package, great price. 5 Stars
Not as bad as other reviews might suggest, 30 Aug 2008
I was fortunate enough to be lent this DVD and in conjunction with the Theory CD passed my theory test first time around. That said, I am learning to ride a motorcycle as an experienced driver. The DVD progressively explains Hazards with a gradual emphasis on differentiating static hazards from Developing ones (ie ones which absolutely force a driver/rider to change speed or direction). This much is fairly obvious. I think to fully grasp the material it is worthwhile viewing 3 or 4 times to pick up on the subtleties and in spite of the narrators explaining that there is no benefit in resitting the example tests, I think it all reinforces the learning process so I would disagree.
However the major failing is not so much the lack of explanation of what a Developing Hazard is, it is more the very few practise clips available. Equally I am not convinced that the tests always register the responses accurately which sometimes makes you think that you have performed badly when in actual fact if you made the same decisions in the real test you would have been successful.
I would recommend if you are serious about passing your test that you get you hands on a copy of this DVD. I sat the test without any additional lessons since passing my driving test 16 years ago and all I can say is that it worked for me.
I hope this helps.
Pretty good - lets you know what to expect, 25 Jul 2008
This is probably one of the only dvds around that lets you know what to really expect in the actual hazard perception test which makes it wonderful for the theory test preparation.
Waste of money!, 10 Jul 2008
The dvd is in several parts:
1. A series of chapters, introducing the techniques you're expected to use when taking the test.
Since these are exactly what you do when driving/riding, this is unnecessary for anyone with any experience at all on the roads. Having said that, the information was well-presented. There are no tips on how to pass the HP test - the DSA are sticking to their story that all you need is to have good real life hazard perception skills. Excuse me while I die laughing.
2. The HP test simulator.
This is the part I bought this massively overpriced dvd for. The simulator mimics the test very well, and the walk-through after each clip is also good. It makes a big difference to be given your score after each clip, as you begin to get a feel of what would constitute a 3, for example. You only /begin/ to make progress however, since THERE ARE ONLY 10 CLIPS ON THIS DVD! This is nowhere near enough to really get to grips with the test. I would strongly advise against buying this full-price therefore - get it secondhand somehow or borrow a friend's, because you'll get about an hour's use out of it and that's it. I still don't feel prepared for the test. Very, very frustrating! Also, the flag that shows your response has been registered is noticeably slow to appear - which rather defeats the object of a timed response...
3. Some multiple-choice questions.
These are the kind of things you get in the first part of the theory test. However, there are only 20 or so (so next to useless for preparation for that part of the test) and the fact that you can't select more than one answer at a time on the multiple-answer questions is irritating.
Let me repeat - DO NOT BUY THIS DVD FULL-PRICE! For not even one full test's worth of clips and more of the same garbled and contradictory instructions you get when booking the test, it's a collosal waste of money.
Not as helpful as you might think, 01 Jul 2008
I took my test for a full car license several years ago, way before all these new fangled theory tests were brought in, but in the grip of my midlife crisis I decided to learn to ride a motorbike.
So I needed to brush up on the theory test for bikes and the hazard perception test. This was the only product I found dealing with the hazard perception part of the test.
Being unable to compare it with anything else makes objective comment a little difficult, but I didn't find the DVD much use at all.
That said, I'm not sure it's necessarily the DVD's fault - I think the hazard perception test itself is poorly presented and unclear in what exactly is being measured (I passed it first time, by the way, so this isn't sour grapes). Even after watching this DVD, taking the mock tests (which require you to click the OK button on your DVD remote when you spot a hazard) and then taking the real test, I'm still unclear what I could have done to ensure a perfect score.
That's really my gripe - I didn't feel sufficiently confident after running through this DVD that I knew exactly how I was going to be marked in the real test.
But maybe that's my problem, not this product's.
Final conclusion: worth getting because it won't do any harm and might do some good. And you get to watch Suzi Perry presenting the bits between the clips. I'd borrow this or buy it cheaper second hand if I were you.
A must for all learner drivers, 28 Dec 2007
This dvd is the only official hazard perception test dvd on the market. Hazard Perception is a key part of today's driving tests and this high quality and interactive hazard perception DVD (formerly named the Roadsense dvd) will help boost your driving skills and prepare you for the tests and beyond. Essential for all learner drivers including lorry drivers, bus drivers and MOTORCYCLISTS, this official guide to hazard perception aims to improve the learner's perception of hazards and explains how todeal with them.
Excellent book, I passed my theory without any problem!!!, 19 Aug 2008
I bought this latest book to prepare my theory test, I studied the Highway Code first and then I did all the practices on the book. And I had full marks on my theory test, thanks to this book. The content is brilliant, however, I think the design is so so, they could do better.
If you want to pass your test, buy this book and of course you have to study hard, then you should have no problem at all.
A massive aid to Theory Test success, 02 Jun 2008
Studying this book helped me get an almost perfect score in my Theory Test. It's incredibly easy to use, and contains every single question you could possibly be asked on the test. I would recommend it to absolutely anybody who wants to ace their Theory - it'll make you unstoppable.
Brilliant, 31 May 2008
If you are wanting to take your theory test then i would recommend that you read through this first as it really helps.It is easy to understand and contains excellent advice.
Excellent - A must Have, 29 Mar 2008
I would certainly recommend this to everyone and it will help you greatly in preparing for your Theory test. I pass my theory and hazard perception first time with the help of this book.
Informative, 14 Feb 2008
The driving school we use told us to get a copy of this book as there is no better on the market. They were correct. Everything a learner could possibly need to know is in here. Don't let its size put you off of tackling it because it's laid out in such an easy to read manner. It includes the Highway Code as well, so there is no need to buy any other books once you have this one. In fact, all we need to buy now is a CD Rom for practising the theory test and we'll be off to a promising start. Wish us luck!
Fun game, if repetitive, 27 Sep 2008
STALKER is a great game, one which kept my attention for several weeks. The game looks very good, and plays well. The controls and camera work well, although I was dismayed at the lack of a pause at the inventory screen, meaning you could die before reaching the anti-radiation drugs (I guess that's part of the realism). The plot is well done, and the cut-scenes, although sparse, look great. Towards the end, however, I found myself getting a little bored at the repetitive nature of the game, and there were some bugs that caused the game to crash (though these were few and far between).
All in all, the game itself is remarkably well done, with a fantastic atmosphere, and very enjoyable guitar pieces performed by other stalkers.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. debugged!, 10 Sep 2008
I originally bought STALKER on it's release over a year ago, and like a lot of people, found it to be a deeply atmospheric and characterful experience in a very original setting.
Unfortunately, it was also unplayably buggy and I had to abandon it halfway through because a mission bug had made it impossible for me to continue. I uninstalled and the DVD went back on the shelf, forgotten for a year...
Anticipating the release of 'stalker: clear sky' I decided to install 'Shadow of Chernobyl' again and see what patches were available - maybe it had been fixed over the intervening months and I could actually get through it this time :)
I downloaded the official 1.0005 patch and a mod called 'The Zone Reclamation Project' which together are claimed to fix *most* of the issues that stopped me playing the first time around. I've been playing for a few hours now and everything seems smoother and there have been no signs of any mission bugs, which would have shown up by now in the unpatched game.
FINALLY after over a year, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl seems to be close to the game it was supposed to be, and it is as moody, dark, scary and challenging as ever.
If you're bored of the usual linear story-driven FPS, give Stalker a go. The setting is perfect, the radioactive badlands around Chernobyl are among the most distinctive locations ever seen in a video game. No game since System Shock (1 or 2) has done such a good job in putting the player in a believable place, the open ended approach means that the player rarely feels directed or hemmed in. The firefights are tough and chunky, the enemy AI is more than adequate, and some of the underground areas are genuinely scary.
It's not perfect - some of the dialogue is pretty rough and sometimes the voice acting is awful, and the free-form nature of the game means you do tend to revisit areas quite often...and you do need a pretty phat PC to get the best from it.
For a tenner it's a steal but don't forget to download the patches.
Great game unless you have Vista, 13 Aug 2008
First and foremost, advertising this game as Vista compatible is a bit of a stretch. It may be possible to get it working if you are pretty tech-savvy and prepared to mess around for ages, but it's certainly not out-of-the-box compatible. I'm yet to succeed.
I did however, play it on XP before I "upgraded" to Vista, and this game is a real treat. Unbelievably atmospheric, pretty scary in places and about the most freeform shooter out there right now. It's not particularly fast-paced but if you enjoy a shooter with a bit more than endless corridors and constant blasting, you'll love this game.
Expansive playing areas, meaty real-world guns, mission structure (rather than on-a-rail levels) all make this a cut above the majority of games out there at the moment. It's a little buggy, but the patches sort most of that out.
In summary, if you're (sensibly) running an XP rig, get this game now. If not, I'd probably wait for the imminent prequel "Clear Skies" which will hopefully improve on an already close to perfect template.
Irradiated fruit, 02 Jul 2008
Yep this game was different enough from your normal copycat linear corridor driven shooters to grab my attention for a couple of weeks.
The gameplay is more open than other titles i could mention, although not quite up to the original Far Cry (and if you haven't played that you've missed out).
The game is really well presented with all it's grey post nuclear settings, and some of the gun battles actually get your adrenalin pumping, with some rock hard opponents that react quite realistically.
I liked it and wished it were bigger and more comprehensive in its scope.
You do need a fast pc to run it in all its glory though.
great fun....
Best game I have bought this year, 26 Jun 2008
I remember when this was in development and it was featured in several PC magazines, it sounded interesting. However, I kind of lost track of when it came out and missed the reviews etc, so only just bought it. It is the best game I have bought this year and at this price it is such a bargain. The graphics are superb and the atmosphere is amazing.
I would recommend the book Roadside Picnic and the film Stalker which the game is based on.
Just buy it!!!
It's Family Tree Maker 2006, 01 Sep 2008
I have just installed this version which is Family Tree Maker 2006 (v13.0.285) and has loaded in our family tree from the 2005 version. As such, it represents excellent value for money, especially if you want to upgrade but not to the entirely new 2008 version. The carton says it will run under Vista with a download from the GSP site.
It comes with two discs, one with the program and the other with video clips and family trees of celebrities featured in the first three series.
Who do you think you are???, 10 Mar 2008
I have recently written a review on Who do you think you are deluxe. I previously had this product before the deluxe and definatly recommend this, and the deluxe to anyone interested in Family Trees.
I have even found some new family members. This product is so easy to use and get to grips with, I have brought my mum the Deluxe version (Its that easy to use.) I will continue to buy the upgrades when they get released.
Just a big advert!, 14 Jan 2008
I had high hopes to assist with the tracking of relations - however as good as the tree maker may be (excel can do the same) you need to spend more money if you want to register product and take advantages of the internet registry searches - and i dont have much faith in them to be honest.
If you are happy spending another ten pound here and there, then this is for you, but as a stocking filler for my wife - not the best - unless your surname is Snexergytimson, or you have time to search through the 4 million hits for the surname Smith....
Easy to use, 11 Jun 2007
Fantastic software that does what it say's on the box and is easy to use!
Well worth buying, thouroughly recommended.
Great for family trees, 06 Jan 2007
This is an excellent package for putting your tree together. Logical, user friendly and capable of turning out some excellent trees.
This can easily export trees to websites.
I wouldn't be without it!
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Product Description
" The UK's Best-Selling All-In-One Driving Test Software developed by driving experts at Learner Driver Centres (LDC), the UK's 3rd largest driving school. We're so confident that using this product will significantly increase your chances of passing the Theory Test, we're offering £50 worth of Avanquest software to anyone who fails the Theory Test, having thoroughly used the product+ November 2007. Awarded Best Buy 2007. The only 5 star product out of the top 10 UK products reviewed. Auto Express Magazine THEORY TEST
Includes the entire NEW OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test Question Bank for cars and motorcycles with 3 unique ways to learn: Grouped under the 17 DSA categories, in Highway Code order, or in conjunction with your driving lessons. No other product offers this flexibility and ease of learning! Pre-study illustrated learning notes for each of the above learning programmes with relevant extracts from the new Highway Code, our own unique supplementary notes (covers the theory needed that is not in the Highway Code) and the Motorcycle Riders the Essential Skills publication. Interactive Theory Test tutorial so you know what to expect on the day.
Highly REALISTIC Theory Test simulations with 6 pre-designed tests based on the most commonly occurring questions. UNLIMITED random tests, all with a balanced set of questions.
Unique traffic light progress monitoring detailing which of the Official questions have been answered correctly, incorrectly or not at all. The only product to make it easy to know when all the Official questions have been learnt or what's outstanding. Printable exam papers of randomly generated Theory Test simulations to allow you to test yourself away from the computer. Automatically sends feedback from the mock tests to the learning section, for tailored revision. Print, view or search the Highway Code workbook (worth £6.99) NEW LEARN ON THE MOVE - Practise OFFICIAL DSA questions and answers PLUS the HIGHWAY CODE on your mobile phone, iPod, PDA or other portable device that supports MP3 and Podcast files HAZARD PERCEPTION
With over 400 high-quality hazard perception clips, including the 10 official DSA practice clips and the test introduction video, this program will test your ability to spot potential hazards on the road. All the clips accurately represent those you will face in the real test so you can be confident you're properly prepared on the day! Includes OVER 400 high-quality hazard perception clips. Video is shot from outside the car in full PAL resolution just as on the real test not from behind the windscreen of the car in a lower, grainer resolution as on most other products. Interactive tutorials with animations and videos cover the test, hazard perception skills and defensive driving. 28 pre-set test simulations, each incorporating 14 clips, one for each hazard type. Exceptionally accurate anti-cheat mechanism to help you determine what type of clicking is and is not allowed. UNLIMITED mock hazard perception tests with the random test facility. 'Hazard Type' mock test facility lets you take a test on a specific hazard Review feature shows you exactly where you clicked and where points are scored. Review and retest your 10 weakest clips to identify problem areas and ensure test success! PRACTICAL TEST
With 20 interactive driving lessons, 19 Show Me, Tell Me questions and a fully interactive mock driving test, you'll have everything you need to know and do, to pass your driving test - first time! Follow the highly acclaimed LDC Learn-2-Drive programme of 20 lessons for you to follow with mum or dad or indeed your driving instructor. The computer lessons are composed of over 50 interactive animated presentations with exercises, video tutorials and quizzes to help you prepare for each in-car lesson in the LDC programme. Covers: Moving off
Gears
Steering
Co-ordination
The emergency stop
Junctions and hazard drill
Crossroads
Emerging from busier junctions
Roundabouts
Pedestrian crossings and traffic signals
Hazard perception and defensive driving
Dual carriageways
Town and city centre driving
Progressive driving
Mock driving test
Straight line reverse
Reversing to the left
Reversing to the right
Turn in the road
Reverse and bay parking An Interactive tutorial tells you all about the practical test with illustrations, animations and video. Interactive Examiners Marking Sheet with 25 pop up tutorials explaining what the examiner is looking for and what constitutes a driving fault. Interactive training notes to help you correct any faults you may have identified. NEW SHOW ME, TELL ME OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
Full Show Me, Tell Me driving lesson video with an expert instructor 19 Interactive mock test video clips showing examples of the 7 Show Me and 12 Tell Me Official possible questions Illustrated training notes about the marking process NEW - Show Me, Tell Me game to teach you the car's features - inside & out MOCK DRIVING TEST
Watch and interact with a full driving test as if you were the examiner - a great insight into what to expect on the day! NEW HIGHWAY CODE
Interactive version of the latest edition of the Highway Code with professional voiceover and extra training notes LEARN-2-DRIVE SYSTEM
20 Interactive driving lessons using over 50 animations, videos and quizzes to help you to prepare for each driving lesson SIGNS AND SIGNALS
Learn the signs, road markings and signals via pre-study lessons
Interactive game to help learn traffics signs with ease! PRINTABLE E-BOOKS
Includes a Theory Test Workbook (worth £6.99) and a Highway Code Workbook (worth £1.95) PASS GUARANTEE & FREE DRIVING LESSON OFFER* *Terms and Conditions apply
+ Pass Guarantee only applies to the Theory Test"
Customer Reviews
Does what it says on the cover - and it's still relevant if you have passed your test, 28 Sep 2008
This is the new 2008/9 edition. The program says it was 'last updated May 2008' and the content talks of 2007, but it's likely the information is really up to date, as laws change relatively slowly - besides the software can update itself via the internet anyway. Put in the DVD and the program installs quickly and runs perfectly on our Vista & XP gaming PCs, plus there are a few video options that can be set to ensure it all runs smoothly [useful as the training is very video based].
Start it up, and there's a great intro video outlining the reasons to drive safely: 95% of accidents are caused by human factors, seventeen under 25s die every week on the roads in the UK, a learner driver is 7x more likely to have an accident in his first 250 miles on the road. This video mentions research on why under 25s are so at risk, it's because they rely on their good reaction skills too heavily so that they become more aggressive in their attitude. This coupled with their inexperience on the road [hazard perception] is the cause of their notorious high accident rates [particularly among young males]. Whether any young man running this software will take much note of this is debateable, but at least the software might give them a few hazard perception skills and it will certainly help them pass the theory test [this is 'guaranteed' for users of this program] and the main driving test. For older 'safer' experienced drivers there's still much to gain from playing with this software, with it's prime message that "having the right attitude is the key to safe driving". As you would expect, it is very UK orientated, even the English voice-overs.
Once past the important intro, there's Theory test help [for the new DSA test], with training and then mock exams. You get similar help with the hazard perception test [which is the main cause of failure prior to the actual driving test]. The hazard perception test includes ten official sample clips [and many more of the same standard]. And finally there's the practical driving test, where you can view 60 video lessons, and there's show me/tell me questions plus a full mock driving test. Even more helpfully there's a lot of text/pictures that includes a Theory test book, all the roads signs you might be asked about, the official highway code, and 'safe driving for life'. There are options for learning when you are on the go, with things like printing out info and putting test/answers on your portable music player. The only downside is that the hazard perception videos are a bit blocky to the point that a distant hazard can be very tricky to perceive - not that you are marked down for it though provided you notice it as it comes nearer [click on it].
All for under a tenner, this is important software for any driver, and pretty essential viewing if your teenage kid is learning to drive. It will be well worth viewing this software yourself if you are teaching your kids to drive [so that you can ram home those safety points]. Great software.
Driving Along, 27 Sep 2008
This is a comprehensive and weel presented programme aimed at those learning to drive. It is user friendly due to the fact that all of the sections of the test are categorised and there are self assesment oppertunities which allow you to see the progress that you're making. It is all well presented with instructional videos and a very interesting hazard perception simulation. A lot of the questions are challenging and very relevant and there is enough visual stimulation to keep things interesting and dynamic. The videos explaining how to change a tyre and check for oil are very comprehensive so will be helpful to people who have no experience and there is a lot of information on specific signs, laws and rules.
It is overall a very sturdy and entertaining way to ohelp pass your driving test - suitable for all ages.
very useful, 25 Sep 2008
This is useful for learners and also for people who have been driving for years! We found it quite humbling as to how many questions we couldn't answer and we have been driving for over 20 years!
Very nicely presented and easy to use.
Rather brilliant PC-ROM helping you to pass the Driving Test the first time., 18 Sep 2008
Rather brilliant new product from this well known software brand, this is a complete guide to taking your first driving test, and is fully inclusive of the latest developments in all of the new tests involved, such as Theory, Hazard Perception, and Practical Driving.
This is an exciting user friendly CD-ROM with actual real time footage and realistic scenes geared to develop the knowledge needed to pass the new tests in the most coveted position of all: The First Time.
It includes a full printable copy of the latest edition of The Highway code, records your scores and tests results, and can gear your future tests to cover any areas of weakness revealed.
And, rather brilliantly, it can be used as an application on your iPod, Blackberry or mobile phone in addition to being able to print tests out to take with you in places where the use of these devices is frowned upon.
The only downside that I have been able to find with this product, and have encountered after many enjoyable hours of brushing up on my motoring skills is that it is not suitable for use on a Mac.
As, however, it run's on every edition of Windows from 'Dinosaur to Vista this seems like a small price to pay.
Might be worth checking out though if this is meant as a gift for a loved one.
Makes retaining the pre drive important aspects easy, 17 Sep 2008
I have long been a fan of the written driving test introduced some years ago, having taken advanced courses myself in previous years, all classroom and text book based, prior to hands on instruction. This DVD is a great way to get younger drivers "interested" with it's easy interactive features, and very comprehensive Q&A database, including ALL from the DSA question bank. Using a computer, seeing the information and a well defined user interface means this is far less laborious than wading through DSA guide books. With multiple unlimited "mock" exams to take, it's easy to retain everything you need to know to succesfully pass the | | |