We
understand that it might seem peculiar that we would talk about a smartphone
app called Driver’s Ed, as we want new driver’s (and experienced alike) to drive
safely with their eyes focused on the road and not on the screen of a
smartphone, but this app is strictly for NON-DRIVING USE. And quite frankly, it’s an awesome way to
learn the ways of the road…off-road, of course.
As
parents, friends, and colleagues we instill the fundamentals of driving: look
back when you reverse, buckle your seatbelt, etc…this smartphone app is a study
guide for individuals preparing to take the permit test for their license. The app is currently FREE and brought to you
by a leader in online drivers education with full-featured study companions and
quizzes from a database of more than 350 questions.
The
app records your results so that you can track your progress and review
incorrect answers. Get to know the
material by taking tests and perfecting your driving skills before you take the
real thing.
Flash
cards are also an added feature that allows test takers to study the material
fairly quickly. Driver’s Ed even lets
you download your state’s specific Driver Manual so you can study on the go. Driver’s Ed is a great app for studying for the
permit exam because there’s nothing like having another safe driver on the
road.
Download
it here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drivers-ed/id297942237?mt=8
As a Driving Instructor myself, I agree that apps like this are great for helping anyone learn the information they need to pass the permit test.
ReplyDeleteI do recommend that all new drivers also practice (in a safe place, with their parents!) emergency maneuvers like how to stop a car in the shortest possible distance. These skills are being taught less and less by driver's ed schools around the country but are critical for new drivers to learn.
Here in Milwaukee we do teach them (at least at our school, Wheels - http://www.wheelsmilwaukee.com) because we believe that all drivers should be trained in these types of skills before going out on the road.