Organisation: DSA & TSO
Date uploaded: 3rd October 2011
Date published/launched: September 2011
The DSA has launched a series of three iPhone apps on iTunes to help candidates to prepare for their theory test.
Around 1.4 million people each year take their driving theory test and with ownership of iPhones continuing to grow, the new official apps sit alongside the official DSA range of books, CD-ROMs, DVDs and downloads, to get learners on the road to safe driving for life.
The three new apps, produced by TSO (The Stationery Office) – DSA’s official publishing partner, are:
• The Official DSA Theory Test for Car Drivers: preparation for the multiple choice part of the theory test, including a study section, a practice section, mock tests and optional voiceover.
• The Official DSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers: preparation for the multiple choice and hazard perception parts of the theory test, including an optional voiceover.
• The Official DSA Theory Test for Car Drivers (free): a taster for the full theory test app.
The apps encourage candidates to follow a three-step process in preparation for their test to help ensure they really understand the theory behind driving:
• Study: these apps include background information on all 14 topics covered in the test.
• Practice: candidates can select specific topics to answer questions on and see how much they have learnt.
• Mock test: with 57 minutes to answer 50 randomly selected questions.
The official apps include the full DSA explanation for every answer and references to the source materials where candidates can find out more for complete test preparation. They are the only apps on the market which include official practice case studies for each topic. They also include a digital version of The Official Highway Code and a theory test centre locator. There is also a voiceover option for those with reading difficulties and/or dyslexia.
The Official DSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers app also includes preparation for the hazard perception part of the test. There are official DSA interactive video clips to give learners a feel for how this part of the test works, with the ability to review their performance to understand their score.
The apps are suitable for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and are available from iTunes.
For more information contact:
Emma Franklin
T: 01603 694497