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Summary

New for 2007, this is an innovative, interactive CD-ROM version of the 2007 edition of the only official Highway Code. Including many new and amended 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 Highway Code 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 official Highway Code.

Key features

- Includes The Official Highway Code with all the official diagrams. Fully searchable for ease of use.
- Reflects the most up-to-date legislation that road-users must adhere to, advice on road safety and best practice.
- Includes a road signs database, and information on The Green Cross Code for younger road users.
- 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.
- Offers a 'My Highway Code' function: the user can find out which rules are particularly relevant to them, for example as a pedestrian, horse rider, or driver.
- All the rules include a real voice-over option to help those with dyslexia and reading difficulties.
- Suitable for use alongside the entire official DSA range of learning materials for all road users

System requirements

- Operating system: Windows® 2000, XP, Vista or Mac 05 X
- CPU type and speed: P500 minimum or equivalent (recommended although not dependant)
- RAM: Enough to support operating system (250MB RAM minimim for Windows XP)
- Memory: 246 RAM
- Graphics: 800x600 monitor resolution or higher
- CD-ROM: 8x or faster
- Browser support: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6+, Mozilla Firefox 1.0+ or Safari*
- Internet access: Optional
*This CD-ROM is optimised for Internet Explorer and Firefox with reduced functionality on Safari

This CD requires Adobe Flash version 8 (or above) plug-in.

Reviews

"This new computer-friendly version of the 2007 edition of the Code provides new and experienced road users alike the chance to gem up on road rules from the privacy (or otherwise) of their computer screen."
Driving Magazine, March 2008

ISBN

9780115528460