Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #430 in Software
• Brand: TSO
• Published on: 2007-11-30
• Released on: 2008-12-11
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Format: CD-ROM
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 7.50" h x 5.25" w x .50" l, .20 pounds

Synopsis
Brand new for 2007, this is an innovative, interactive CD-ROM version of the 2007 edition of the only "Official Highway Code" (HWC) in the market. Including 29 new rules and many revised rules of the road, this engaging, fun and educational product aims to accelerate the learning process and provides a thorough understanding of road safety and best practice. Many of the HWC rules are legal requirements and must be adhered to, in order to avoid penalty - fines, penalty points, disqualification or even prison. All road users need to be aware of the new rules. This is not just a product for learner drivers, it is ideal for all road users to update their knowledge of the HWC. This is a brand new interactive product format for the latest edition of "The Official Highway Code" (last major revision 1999). It includes The Official Highway Code with all the official diagrams. It is fully searchable for ease of use. It reflects the most up-to-date legislation that road-users must adhere to, advice on road safety and best practice, and includes a road signs database, and information on The Green Cross Code for younger road users.

It features a range of interactive quizzes and games (including Traffic Signs quiz and Stopping Distances Game) to test knowledge and understanding of the rules of the road plus a 'test yourself' function to review what the user has learnt. It offers a 'My Highway Code' function. The user can find out which rules are particular relevant to them, for example as a pedestrian, horse rider or driver. It includes Think! Road Safety information and advice on hot topics such as young driver attitude, mobile phone laws, child seat legislation and eco-driving. All the rules include a real voice-over option, to help those with dyslexia and reading difficulties. It is suitable for use alongside the entire official DSA range of learning materials for all road users. "The Official Highway Code" is for life, not just for learners. It is useful for all road users in England, Scotland and Wales, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, drivers, horse riders and drivers of motorized wheelchairs and scooters. It is particularly appropriate for younger road users who would perhaps otherwise not read the book version.

Customer Reviews

Serious value for money
As has been mentioned - all drivers should have a copy of this book as it lays out very simply exactly what you should and shouldn't do in most situations on the road.
So many of us drive, ride or use the roads and we need to understand the ground rules - for less than the price of a pint, you can use it to dazzle your team-mates in pub quizzes, or settle those perennial arguements (what is the speed limit for a van on a dual carraigeway anyway?).
It's an absolute bargain - so if you find yourself frustrated by modern road designs and signs, or get confused by how to deal with some of the strange new junctions - get a copy.

A must have for ALL DRIVERS!!!
It is evident that most drivers on the road either have lost the ability to read, or they're completely ignorant and simply cannot be bothered to be knowledgeable of the current rules and laws of the roads and road safety. Just for learners indeed! RUBBISH! If drivers simply took the time to have a look through this simple guide, people would be aware of the simple things such as when you can and cannot use a bus lane, and which lane you are supposed to be in when using a roundabout, and the list goes on.

I simply believe that ALL drivers should have a copy of The Highway Code and be up to date with road safety and the laws. Then some of these pretty pictures on grey poles on the sides of roads may actually make sense to the dim witted behind the wheel, and no longer wonder why they get nasty looks and unsociable hand signals from other drivers.

Not Just for Learners
Surprisingly useful as a resource - sections of it will be new to all drivers. We have included copies of The Highway Code in our company library. All our company drivers are encouraged to read it and this helps fulfil our responsibilities as regards Health & Safety on the road.