Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #244 in Software
• Brand: Avanquest Software
• Released on: 2006-03-24
• Platforms: Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
• Number of items: 1

Customer Reviews

Worth the money
Having used this software to help me pass my hazard perception part of the motorbike test last week I can say it really helped me. However There are quite a few differences between the type of hazards on the DVD than I found during my test. As a reviewer above states a large proportion of the hazards are cars turning right across traffic, and the scoring window isnt always very well tied in to the video. Like the reviewer above I found clicking two or three times each hazard ensured you werent scoring a Zero for clicking too soon (which is VERY annoying till you learn this trick)

Without this software I am sure I would have failed this part of the test (despite holding a full car licence for 15 years) as my first attempts at the tests I was really unclear what constituted a "developing hazard" in the eyes of the DVLA.

The hazards in this software are for the most part smaller and pettier than those you get in your test but that possibly makes you a: a better and more aware driver/rider and b: makes the test seem simple by comparison - which is what you really want!

Well, in comparison with Focus Multimedia...
It's probably not as good, thats not to say that its not helpful but their is a limited range of the types of clips. There is however, over 180 clips which means you probably wont be repeating clips.

First off, many clips have been filmed in the same streets, so you can almost anticipate what hazards are coming, not good. Second, loads of clips suggest cars signalling are hazards, there is a big emphasis on this and again not good. In the real theory test, its unlikely that the hazard will just be a car signalling to turn - don't get hung up on that one. There is also a distinct lack of clips where drivers cut across other drivers from different lanes and finally next to no clips filmed in the darkness. Also, if you have lightning quick anticipations, you might be at a disadvantage with this software i.e. you spot the hazard before the computer does. Its always best to click it a few times just to be sure its registered your click in the scoring window.

Use Focus MM, its a better all round help and gives you more a range of hazards and a better idea of what to expect in the real hazard perception test. Don't hesitate to use this software but just beware and establish exactly what hazards it is that you need to spot. Its not always clear, after all the test is still in its early stages, so maybe the DSA will consider improvements in the near future.

Super!
I failed the hazard perception section on my first theory test by 1 point (d'oh!), so I bought this great piece of software and passed the second time. Not much else to say really - it obviously works! Some of the clips aren't great in quality, meaning it can be difficult to spot the hazards and score full points, but the clips on the actual test aren't much better either. This software also gives a very clear breakdown of the hazards, allowing you to see exactly where you went right or wrong. If you go through all the clips and practice tests on these discs (which should take a few hours), I can't imagine anyone could fail.