| Driving Test Success 2003/2004 Limited Edition (Driving Test Success Theory 2003/2004 & Route Finder UK & Ireland 2nd Edition) | 
 enlarge | From: Focus Multimedia Ltd
Category: Software
List Price: £14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 2418
Platforms: Windows 95, Windows Xp, Windows 98, Windows Nt, Windows Me
Media: CD-ROM
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.5 x 1.9
EAN: 5031366020314
ASIN: B00009PMA3
Release Date: May 30, 2003
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 for all learner drivers December 7, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Superb. Cause of the new format of the Driving Theory Test, this is a must. The hazard perception is something that needs to be practiced and this is perfect for it.
It got me through my theory and boosted my confidence for it beforehand.
Well worth it.
Boost your knowledge and your confidence! October 15, 2003
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Thought I would write my own comments on this product after reading the other views when I first bought the software. I decided to pursue the PC learning style after I remembered the cumbersome task of trying to read the highway code some 17 years ago when I sat my car test, I think I got it right in this case, although I still bought a new copy of the highway as reference point. I have applied for my motorbike test and therefore had to familiarise myself with the changes in the procedure since I last investigated it. This software covers both the Theory and the Perception part of test and from the off I have to say that the Theory disc is excellent. It has the full bank of DSA questions, I didn't bother using incorporating the Unofficial Test questions as I wanted the keep the practice as close to the real thing. It tracks your performance over each test and highlights weak areas to focus on in the training, so big thumbs up from me on the theory. In regards to the Perception disc I have to agree that the quality of the video is not the best but it is watchable and it responds to the mouse clicks. I found it most helpful because at least it gives you some inclination of what to expect on the day. I noticed there was a common thread in the other comments about clicking too early when you see hazards and the PC not responding to this, I found this aswell, but based on 17 years of driving a cars I don't think the software is a fair reflection of my driving, maybe I was spotting hazards earlier than first time drivers whom the software is more geared towards. I found in my practice sessions I was achieving a score of 80% on each test so at least I was getting an indication of my score. So, to close, should you buy it, yes it does make a difference, I took my test today for real and got 35 out of 35 on the Theory and 80% on the Perception, all most too close to the practice sessions for comfort.
Don't worry about the Perception part of the test, it wasn't that bad after all.
 Theory GREAT, Hazard a big dissapointment October 8, 2003
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this with a week to go for my theory, the theory aspect of the prduct is excellent, it gives you a practice exam, set out just like the real thing. At the end it tells you where you went wrong, and you can also look through and learn all the questions that could appear on the real test. The hazard perception on the other hand is a great dissapointment and i am finding it VERY frustrating.
The video quality is poor, the hazards never seem to be where you think they are, and i havnt passed one practice test yet on it.
In the practice mode it shows you a clip so you can find the hazard then it shows you it again this time telling you the hazard, i have found that when it shows you the clip the second time round it is longer than the first time and the hazards wernt even on the clip that you were shown first!! Overall a good product for learning the theory aspect but dont purchase for the hazard perception!
Taking your test? Get this now. September 6, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
A must if you're planning on taking your theory exam. The software is easy to use & is a great help especially with the new Hazard Perception part of the test.I would still recommend buying the Highway code & theory book even though they are on the disk, it's still easier & more accessable in book form but for the mock test part alone this is an invaluable tool.
 Great Theory Test Prep but Poor Hazard Perception September 5, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you buy this CD-Rom you are likely looking for the Theory Test preparation and it's VERY good for that. If you are looking for a good combination of Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test preparation, you may be disappointed. The Hazard Perception video quality is very poor. It is hard to view the road ahead through the sun glare and rain on the windscreen. I wasn't able to get reasonable resolution relative to size for my monitor. It was either a clear image in a small window or full-screen with terrible resolution. Additionally, the videos tended to include so many hazards that weren't considered 'developing hazards' that I found it confusing. The software also made it hard to use the hazard perception bits. I never did find the 8 DSA video clips they claimed were included. It also seemed strange that I was clicking on hazards when I first saw them but the software seemed to register them as hazards later than I did. Buy this for the Theory component but don't have high expectations for the Hazard Perception. By the way, the actual Hazard Perception test was MUCH easier than this software made it seem. My scores on the software were basically similar to that on the test but the test was much less confusing and even less stressful as I could see the road and figure out what the hazard was.
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