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This is a learning program for adults, aimed at taking the drudgery out of learning road signs for the driving test. The impressively packaged tape has a demonstration of traffic lights plus test on one side, together with a level crossing demonstration. The other is a teach and test quiz on traffic signs and road markings.

The general format offers the questions with their answers, a timed test with summary of results, the opportunity to see the answers to the ones you got wrong, and the chance to correct them. Each set of questions is loaded separately, which is a lengthy business. Microdrives would be the answer, but there's no save to Microdrive option.

All the signs and markings imaginable are graphically illustrated, making excellent use of the facilities of the Spectrum. The presentation is very good, using machine code throughout, though not up to the best games standard. When the solutions option is chosen, the questions flash momentarily across the screen.

As an experienced driver, I learned something, so this must be worthwhile. It's certainly better than learning the Highway Code itself.

D.M.