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Driving Test Success Practical Simulator £19.99 inc. VAT


No. of disks: 1 PC DVD-ROM

Code: FFB104D

Format: PC Only


 
The Complete Driving Simulation for your PC


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Essential revision for ALL learner drivers!

Practical Simulator won’t replace essential on-the-road learning with your instructor, but it will provide you with a fully interactive training programme that guarantees the best mental preparation for your test.


The UK’s most comprehensive practical training aid
  • Interactive 3D driving lessons with a professional instructor.
  • Detailed progress monitor.
  • 130+ step-by-step video tutorials
  • OFFICIAL Show Me, Tell Me content plus video tutorials.
  • 20+ printable fact sheets to revise essential routines and manoeuvres away from the PC.
  • 3D interactive virtual driving tests.
  • Watch a full mock Practical Driving Test with examiner debrief.
  • Printable Driver Record Forms to use in conjunction with your real life driving lessons.
  • Use your mouse, keyboard, or any PC compatible steering wheel to steer your virtual car.
So how does it work?

Practical Simulator is a computer-based training package containing 10 step-by-step modules that guide you through all the routines and manoeuvres you may be asked to perform during your Test. You can practice interactive 3D driving lessons as many times as you like, allowing you to focus on specific areas of weakness. When you’re ready, there’s even a virtual driving test to assess your readiness for the real thing.

Modules:

1. Information Centre
Essential information on everything you need to know about the Practical Driving Test.

2. Know your Car
Watch a professional driving instructor explain the cockpit drill and main car controls so you can fully understand how each of these work.

3. Starting to Drive
Learn the basic driving routines including POM, MSM, MSPSL, moving off and stopping, and the use of mirrors and signals.

4. Junctions
Learn how to deal with road junctions, including the different procedures needed when approaching and emerging from various junctions.

5. Roundabouts
Learn the skills required when negotiating various roundabouts including mini, double and gyratory systems.

6. Manoeuvres
Learn the manoeuvres that you will be asked to perform in your Practical Driving Test, including the turn in the road, reversing into a road on the left, reverse parallel parking, bay parking and the controlled emergency stop.

7. Hazards
Learn how to safely deal with a range of hazard including pedestrian crossings, road signs and markings, traffic management and other road users.

8. Rural Roads
Learn the essential techniques for driving on A and B roads, overtaking, bends, blind brows and various hazards that can be encountered on rural roads.

9. Adverse Conditions
Learn how to deal and react to adverse conditions that affect visibility and road surfaces when driving at night, and in poor weather conditions including rain, fog, snow and ice.

10. Higher Speed Limit Roads
Learn the essential driving skills needed when approaching and leaving dual carriageways and motorways. Find out how to safely overtake and deal with unexpected hazards on high speed roads.

11. Virtual Driving Test
Take a virtual driving test to see if you’re ready for your exam. Revise all the OFFICIAL DSA Show Me, Tell Me questions plus additional video tutorials. Plus you can watch a full length mock driving test so you know what to expect on the big day!

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Features:
  • Easy to use – Follow 10 step-by-step learning modules, from the basics right through to more complex routines.
  • Learn at your own pace – Use the relevant modules before and after your real-life driving lessons, to help reinforce your driving routines and manoeuvres.
  • Comprehensive – Get professional advice on observation issues, safe driving practices and techniques, using a mixture of video tutorials and printable fact sheets.
  • Watch as a professional instructor guides you through over 130 video tutorials.
  • Over 20 printable fact sheets.
  • Learn how to safely react to other road users
  • Practice negotiating roundabouts
  • Learn the skills needed to deal with and react to different hazardous conditions
  • Identify any weaknesses before your actual Driving Test.
  • Find out how to follow instructions to Driving Test standard.
  • Understand which faults are serious enough to fail you.
  • Discover what the examiner is looking for by viewing the mock test video.

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Keep a safe distance

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Be aware of other road users

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Practice parallel parking

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - React to and obey traffic regulations

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Safely negotiate road junctions

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Bad weather

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Safely negotiate road junctions

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Rural driving

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Sit a virtual Practical Driving Test

Driving Test Success Practical Simulator, Screenshot - Pedestrian Crossings


System Requirements

PC Operating System: Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
PC CPU Type and Speed: Pentium® IV 2GHz or equivalent
Hard Drive Space (MB): 4.2GB
Memory: 512MB (1GB for Vista)
Graphics: Any 64MB 3D graphics card or above*
Audio: Any 100% Directx 9.0c compatible soundcard
Printer: Optional (required to print the fact sheets)
Extra Info: *NVidia® GeForce™ FX or higher / ATI® Radeon™ 9500 or higher. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Other integrated graphics chipsets are not supported

"...will help strengthen your memory and understanding of the all-important routines...great value for money." - Approved Driving Instructor News

"One of the easiest and best ways to get in some training...gives budding drivers a head start.” – Sunday Post

“An excellent aid to assist 21st century learners and develop their driving skills at home.” - Motor Schools Association Newslink

"The videos and task drills in Practical Simulator should help you to remember what to do in the real world." - Computer Shopper

 

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