Show overview
Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast has been publishing since 2009, and across the 17 years since has built a catalogue of 259 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 1h 11m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2014, with 21 episodes published. Published by Peter King.
From the publisher
Being a driving instructor can be lonely business in so far as feedback and ideas are concerned. The Driving Instructors Podcast (DIPOD) is where UK driving instructors can come to find out more about their industry, with news, views, commentary and guests. We are always looking for your feedback too, so remember to - phone us: 08432 892 556 or email us: [email protected]
Latest Episodes
View all 259 episodesShow 258 - Minimum Learning Period
Show 257 - Slingshot
Ep 256Show 256 - Ready For Test
Show recorded on 31/3/26 53 minutes In which we go through some correspondence bringing up concerns about the recent consultation and we run through the dates of the upcoming changes to booking driving tests. Balloni Consultation Concerns Ready For Test Essex Figures Dates Links Dates Of Changes To Booking Tests CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 255Show 255 - Training ADIs
Show recorded on 16/2/26 released 5/3/26 53 minutes In which with our guest Graham Feest we discuss how ADIs could be better trained in a more in-depth way. Pre Learning Extra Knowledge Delivery Aggressive Driving Psychology Training ADIs Mental Health Extra Knowledge Reprise Working In Schools Client Centred NLP Links Road Strategy Report CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 254Show 254 - Road Safety Strategy
Show recorded on 16/2/26 released 21/2/26 85 minutes In which we return welcome Graham Feest back into the studio to look though the recent 'Road Safety Strategy' report. KSI Aims Investigations Minimum Learning Period Record Cards Lesson Prices Passengers Vehicles Enforcement Headlights Motorcycling Signing Off Links Road Strategy Report CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 253Show 253 - Controlled Stops
Show recorded on 21/1/26 40 minutes In which we return to our 'How Do You Teach That' features and we look at Controlled/Emergency Stops. Introducing Controlled Stops Why Do It When Do It ABS Reaction Times Under Control After Stop Progressive Breaking Mirrors and Observation CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 252Show 252 - Road Safety Publication
Show recorded on 21/1/26 75 minutes We welcome Elliott back and look through the DVSA's Road Safety Publication Post Crash Research Sink Holes Minimum Learning Period Consultations Cruise Control Cognitive Testing Notifying DVLA Road Safety Strategy Victim Code Links ADINJC Response to National Audit Office Report NASP Response to NAO Driving Test Report CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 251Show 251 - Working Smart
Show recorded on 22/12/25 - released 5th Jan' 2026 39 minutes We continue our chat with Jason Reed and enter a very interesting discussion about how we run and present our driving schools. Presentation Working Hours Dress Code Quality Pupils Piggy Backing Independent Driving Links ADINJC Response to National Audit Office Report NASP Response to NAO Driving Test Report CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 250Show 250 - Musical Chairs
Show recorded on 22/12/25 67 minutes Whilst Elliot is not able to join us, we are joined in the studio by regular contributor and local instructor Jason Reed. DVSA Chief Executive Booking Tests NASP Report DVSA Profits Test Costs NASP and the NAO Links ADINJC Response to National Audit Office Report NASP Response to NAO Driving Test Report CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 249Show 249 - Take Two
Show recorded on 10/11/25 32 minutes In our second session we kick back and talk loosely about some instructor issues and whatever else comes to mind!! Happy Christmas! Ouch Crashes, Coaching and Waffle Kids Roundabouts Links Child Care Petition CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 248Show 248 - Child Care Petition
Show recorded on 10/11/25 47 minutes In which, we are joined over Zoom by Kathy Higgins Introductions Part 3 Bookings Government Petition Correspondence Podcasts Public Announcement Drink Drive Stats Quentin Wilson Passes Links Child Care Petition CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 247Show 247 - Continual Professional Development
Show 247 Continual Professional Development Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 25/9/25 40 minutes In which, we look at recommendations for Continual Professional Development. Links Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste, CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 247Show 247 - Continual Professional Development
Show 247 Continual Professional Development Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 25/9/25 40 minutes In which, we look at recommendations for Continual Professional Development. Links Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste, CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 246Show 246 - Computer Update
Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 11/9/25 53 minutes In which, we read through some correspondence and we look at the progress of the DVSA in updating the booking system. Links Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste, CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 246Show 246 - Computer Update
Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 11/9/25 53 minutes In which, we read through some correspondence and we look at the progress of the DVSA in updating the booking system. Links Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste, CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 245Show 245 - Junction Rant
Show recorded on 30/7/25 - released 17/8/25 60 minutes In which, we read through some DVSA correspondence and Nick has a rant about teaching left junction emerge! Test Provided Lorry & Bus Tests Police Pursuit A Small Percentage Miss-use of Accounts Phishing Email T Junctions Junction Rant Links Consultation Document Reporting of scam emails to The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). You can do this through their website. CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 244Show 244 - Consultation Correspondence
Show 244 Consultation Correspondence Show recorded on 30/7/25 88 minutes In which, we read through our correspondence with thoughts and suggestions regarding the recent consultation regarding the proposed changes to the booking of driving tests. Links Consultation Document Reporting of scam emails to The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). You can do this through their website. CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 243Show 243 - Booking Survey
Show recorded on 30/5/25 - Released 6th May 62 minutes In which, after some initial silliness, we fill in the survey conducted by the DVSA on the proposals to change the rules in booking the car driving test. Pupils only book test Pupils and ADIs can book, only pupil to change Moving test date or time Status Quo Remove ability to swap tests of change locations Limit swaps and or location changes Limiting distance changes Links Consultation Document Survey Link CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Show 242 - Booking Rules
Show recorded on 30/5/25 - Released 12th May 70 minutes In which we look through the consultation document from the DVSA regarding the proposed booking rules for booking the driving test. In the next show we go through the questionnaire and pull it apart in detail. Intro and background How it currently works Admission Fees Consultation Respondance 6am Call Changes Booking - Option A Booking - Option B Swapping - Option A Swapping - Option B Responding Links Consultation Document Survey Link CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk
Ep 241Show 241 - The IMTD
Show recorded on 25/4/25 - Released 12th May 77 minutes In this show we continue with our special guest Graham Feest, president of the IMTD. In which we talk about road safety and the Institute of Master Tutors of Driving. DVLA Training Changes Rural Roads Test Centres Emergency Stop Independent Drive Downside Sit In The Back Appropriate Speed The IMTD Links Institute of Master Tutors of Driving ADINJC/Intelligent Instructor Convention 2025 CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here! The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk