If you really want to pass the driving test theory exam first time, this piece of software will make things a whole lot easier.

Endorsed by the Driving Instructors' Association, Autocar, WhatCar? and a host of other motor trade organisations and publications, Driving Test Success Plus for the PC looks a real winner.

The software contains the entire, official, DSA theory test question bank for both cars and motorcycles and, although the user interface is rather dull, memorising the contents is more than enough to get anyone through.

The best part of Driving Test Success Plus is the way each question is carefully explained and its answer broken down in a way that is easy to understand.

There is a "virtual exam" mode that simulates the new style digital exam and allows the user to sit a mock test and get used to all those horrible exam nerves.

The test is marked by the computer to give feedback on strengths and weaknesses and show where a little more effort could be applied. There is a hints section to help raise the marks in future tests.

Critical information is presented in a clear and definitive way that does not allow room for mistakes.

The software can really help the user to understand why a question has been asked and provides all the information needed to answer it in a way acceptable to an examiner.

As a bonus, Focus Multimedia has bundled Route Finder (second edition) with Driving Test Success to make sure that you don't get lost when you are finally allowed out on your own.

Route Finder allows you to plan your journey, find the optimum route and tells you how long it should take to get there.

Price £19.99.

Contact: 01889 570156.

Feel good factor: 9 out of 10.