Category Review: driver’s ed software for Mac OS X

This MacNews Category Review looks at driver’s ed products for the Mac. Products covered include GPS Academy, Online Drivers Ed and Virtual Drive of America.

GPS Academy

GPS Academy (http://www8.garmin.com/gpsacademy/), an online set of courses that includes training in driver’s ed.

Online Drivers Ed

Online Drivers Ed (http://driversedonline.com/), an online driver’s school. It’s unit oriented, and you’re quizzed at the end of each section. However, at this time, it only offers courses for California and Nevada.

Virtual Drive of America

Virtual Drive of America (http://www.virtualdriveoftexas.com/) is software for studying to get your driver’s license. Full narration and instruction is provided with every page. The instructor will guide you through the state requirements and paperwork.

Teen Driving Log

Also, there’s an iPhone app called Teen Driving Log (http://itunes.apple.com/app/teen-driving-log/id385816093?mt=8#). It offers a method for teen drivers to keep track of their required driving time in order for them to be eligible to obtain their driver’s license.