Features:
- Using a set of text instructions and illustrations, you'll learn all the important driving maneuvers you need to know on the road
- Over 90 minutes of easy-to-follow instructions are included
- Topics covered include licensing a car, road safety, buying a car, and more
- Interactive quizzes test your knowledge
- Voice narration explains every scene and helps you learn faster
Description:
For anyone who ever had to sit through countless hours of driving instruction in a stuffy classroom, Driving School will seem, in comparison, like a thrilling day at an amusement park. With more than 90 minutes of easy-to-follow video and animation, this dynamic, intricately designed program will leave you itching to hit the road, whether you're an old pro or a driving novice. The most impressive part of Driving School is the program's design--filled with animated graphics, rich colors, and rocking background music, this software draws the user in and doesn't let go until all areas have been explored. Installing and starting the application is a breeze: simply pop in the CD-ROM and within seconds you're ready to learn the secrets of the road. A handy options button lets you increase the volume on the sound effects or shut them off completely if you'd rather just read the text. The program is divided into seven sections, including Requirements & Regulations; Signs, Lines & Signals; Before You Drive; and Driving Safety. Each of these sections is broken into smaller subsections, which address issues in greater detail. For example, in the Signs, Lines & Signals section, you learn all about yellow lines versus white lines, dotted lines versus solid lines, etc. You can choose to explore a section in greater detail if you wish, or simply go on to the next part if you want to spend more time on another area. Most sections end with a quiz to help you master important information. While most of the instruction is usually relevant and informative, occasionally the program seems to underestimate the user's intelligence. For example, in the section about signaling, the program reminds us that if we use our hand to signal a turn, we should remember to put our hand back on the steering wheel before actually making that turn. Still, the overall tone of the program is appropriate for new and old drivers alike, and the material is both well taught and engaging. --Gisele Toueg
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