Laurence Seberini, MD of LuckyMobile, explains: "Our newly developed application is called Easy K53. This application takes a results-based approach to learning, letting individuals identify where their particular weaknesses are. This enables them to focus on becoming fully familiar with the material that they might otherwise slip up on during the actual test."
Seberini says that the Easy K53 app is available for purchase on iTunes, for US$3.99 (a little under R30).
"The Easy K53 app makes use of real-time feedback methodology, which assists the user to learn by doing. Since the learning material is self contained within the practice section, this means that no physical book is necessary," he says.
"The app is split into two main segments, a practice mode, where users can revise sections of the K53 that concern them, and a test mode. In this segment, users can undertake a simulated test that mimics the actual K53 Learner's Licence test. Once this is complete, a detailed breakdown of the test results can be studied, enabling the learner to identify which parts of the syllabus require additional work and practice."
Learners are also able to utilise the Easy K53 app to do revision after a test, continues Seberini. The app presents the learner with those questions that were answered incorrectly during the simulated test, he states, effectively allowing the user to attempt these a second time, once more with real-time feedback.
In order to make use of this study tool, LuckyMobile points out that the only requirement is a compatible device. Amongst the devices it can be used with at present is the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, providing the device has iOS 4.0 or later.
"There is additional good news for those learner drivers who do not utilise an Apple device. As of 1 September, Vodacom will be launching an app store called Vodacom Apps and LuckyMobile's Easy K53 will be featured in this store. Additionally, as part of the launch promotion, it will be made available for Android for free, for a limited period."
