Frequently Asked Questions

Which version should I purchase?

If you teach driver's education, you need to purchase the Instructor's Edition.

If you're a new driver or the parent of a new driver and you wish to use Rules of the Road in your home, purchase the Standard Edition.

Does Rules of the Road satisfy the requirements for my state?

No. The Rules of the Road does not currently satisfy any state requirement. It does not provide a certificate of completion.

So, what's the point, right? If The Rules of the Road doesn't get you "out" of some sort of arbitrary requirement, why should you bother with it?

The answer is that our 2-Disc DVD set teaches you more than just how to pass a test. Our goal is to teach teens how to safely drive a car. So, we included much material that is beyond the scope of most online or book courses. For instance, our program includes material on jump starting a car, driving in rain, sleet, and snow, and even how to handle catastrophic vehicle malfunctions such as brake failure.

Your new driver is going to be behind the wheel of a 3,000 pound missile. We believe that they should know more than just how to drive around the block and parallel park (which is the extent of most state's driving test).

Does Rules of the Road come with a book?

The Standard Edition only includes the 2-Disc set. The Instructor's Edition includes the 71-page Instructor's Manual in addition to the 2-Disc DVD set.

Do I need a computer to use Rules of the Road?

No. The Rules of the Road's two DVDs can be viewed on any standard DVD player. All of the interactive features simply require your DVD remote control. Inserting the DVDs into a computer's DVD-ROM drive gives you access to the printable pre-drive and drive packets.

What languages are available?

All of the dialogue is spoken in English. Subtitles are available in both English and Spanish on every copy of the Rules of the Road.

Is Rules of the Road just for teens?

No. While the Rules of the Road was designed with teens in mind (as the majority of new drivers are teenagers), the material is still applicable and useful to any new driver, regardless of age.

Does Rules of the Road cover the same material that will be on the DMV test?

Yes. And a whole lot more! Our "Passing the Written Test" video covers nearly all of the material that will be covered on the written DMV test. Our eight interactive tests feature questions that are virtually identical to ones you would see at the DMV. Of course, once you've passed the DMV test, the real work begins! You have to learn to drive. And the Rules of the Road 2-Disc set includes everything you need to become a safe, smart, and skillful driver.