DMV Prep

DMV Test Prep apps for the United States have been downloaded more than 150,000 times. Our customers are thrilled with the results they get. Now, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve been hard at work producing a version for Canadian provinces.

Our first release is for the Ontario Level One (G1) driver test. It comes with over 200 practice questions and answers, along with nearly 100 road signs, all in multiple-choice format. This test is designed specifically for Ontario with targeted questions directly from the manual. The initial release is for iPad only but soon we’ll be updating this to a universal binary which works on both iPad and iPhone/iPod touch.

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If iPhone makes a good platform for mobile education, then iPad makes a great platform for learning. To really take advantage of what iPad can do we built a new app from the ground up especially for iPad. This isn’t just a blown up version of the iPhone app, but a complete rethink of how we’re doing things.

The most exciting change is LessonsMob, a cloud services platform we built which allows content updates on your device with just a simple sync. We can update existing practice questions and add new ones as state laws change.

We’ve also added the ability to bookmark questions which you’d like to review later. You can even write your own notes.

The biggest feature is how we took advantage of iPad’s larger screen. We were able to eliminate all navigation to different screens. The smaller size of the iPhone screen required moving around different screens to get things done, which is a significant distraction when you’re focused on learning.

In fact, the redesign is entirely focused on reducing distractions while you’re studying. The subdued white metallic theme, no ads, lack of hyperlinks in study material, annoying popups urging you to write a review, and the hyper-clean single screen design are all intended to help you study better… without distractions.

And one more thing… the price is still the amazing low at just $2.99.

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For 2010 we decided to consolidate all the localized editions into a single app which we call simply DMV Test Prep [iTunes, $2.99]. This edition will contain all the DMV Prep features we currently have available together with a greatly improved UI, all at the same price as the localized editions.

We decided to do this because the feature set was getting to big to maintain across 50 separate apps. Going forward we will be able to offer new features faster than ever before. Soon, we’ll have Facebook and Twitter integration so you can share your progress.

We’ve had a lot of positive feedback on the flashcard feature we implemented for road signs. Who doesn’t like flashcards for study? They’re simple, effective, and fun if you can get a group of friends or family together.

With that idea we’ve developed an entirely new app to help driving students prepare for the permit or driver license test, appropriately named DMV Flashcards. It was developed using the same test questions and answers database used in other DMV Prep products, so you know it’s proven.

It should be available for download early next week, baring any snags with Apple’s approval process. We’ve got a very good track record with Apple regarding approvals and haven’t had any issues for 7 or 8 months. The price is just $2.99 for all 50 states.

Update: DMV Flashcards has been released on the App Store and is available for download [link]. Check it out!

A minor update to DMV Test Prep for the iPhone is being shipped to Apple which addresses a nuisance issue. In version 1.0.6 the Cheat Sheet feature has been renamed to Sneak Peek. That’s it. But the implications are significant.

DMV Test Prep is a serious study tool. Our use of “Cheat Sheet” for the feature which lets students get a peek at our practice questions has led some to think it’s some kind of crib sheet. Well, it’s not. And frankly, we don’t want to help put unsafe drivers on the road. Therefore, this feature is now called what it really is, a sneak peek at the practice questions.

Drive safe!

All localized editions of DMV Test Prep (coming soon to All 50 States) now include road sign flashcards. This is an update we’ve been wanting to do for some time but have been so busy getting out essential features that we just couldn’t get to it.

Well, here it is and the results are even better than we anticipated. Flashcards are an ideal way to study road signs. After comparing this with our old multiple-choice study system we’re wondering why we didn’t do it this way in the first place. Flashcards make you think, improving retention. Multiple-choice facilitates guessing at answers.

We think you’ll like the update, free as always.

In v1.0.4 of DMV Test Prep we added cheat sheets to the list of study tools available. This popular iPhone app has helped thousands to prepare for their driver’s license test. As we continue to improve the overall quality of the app we also continue to add new features. Cheat sheets is just one of the many upcoming innovations to help you study quickly and effectively.

We refer to 1.0.4 as a rollout because there isn’t one, but fifty (50) apps we must update, one for each state. That’s quite a task and we’ve been working on this for weeks. We were thrilled today to build out the last state. Now we begin shipping those updates to Apple, where approvals should start coming in about two weeks.

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Flashcards are a great way to study and test your knowledge. DMV Test Prep apps already come with multiple-choice practice tests, and with cheat sheets. But flashcards really stress your mind because if you don’t know the answer it’s difficult to guess correctly.

In our continuing effort to improve our products flashcards have been added to DMV Test Prep – All 50 States edition and submitted to Apple for approval. This upgrade is free to existing users and the price will remain the same for new customers. Note: flashcards will not be included with the DMV Test Prep series of localized apps, only in the premium All 50 States edition.

Moreover, we’ll be releasing a new app called DMV Flashcards™ in the next few days. More details to come…

Our DMV Test Prep apps for the iPhone have always had a Preview feature which let you take a look at the practice questions before using the exam simulator. We’ve taken that feature, enhanced it and given it the new name of Cheat Sheets.

Cheat Sheets offers a sneak peak at the driver’s license practice questions.

Here’s what’s new…

Cheat Sheets for DMV Test Prep cleans up the nonsensical preview questions. For example, previously if the answer to a question was something like “All of the above.” then Preview would list that as the answer. So you’d get… Q: You may not park? A: All of the above.

In addition, we’ve removed questions from the cheat sheet which may appear to be duplicates but really aren’t. Some of the practice questions are of the same substance but worded differently to challenge your knowledge. On the cheat sheet there will only be one question per concept.

What else is in store for Cheat Sheets?

Once the roll-out for all 50 states is complete we plan to go back and start adding additional features to enhance Cheat Sheets. Some of those features include annotations and printing the cheat sheet directly from your iPhone to a printer attached to your Mac.

Presently, Cheat Sheet versions of DMV Test Prep have been shipped to Apple for California, New York, Texas, Virginia, Alaska and Oregon. We’re expecting to see the updates available for download within two weeks.

Update: Cheat Sheets are now complete for all 50 states and have been shipped to Apple. Already some updated states have become available on the App Store, and all updates should be available by mid-September.

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