Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Keep On Truckin' Show recorded on 16/5/23 36 minutes Second show recorded after tea and cake! Where we bring discussion on; Car Lights Longer Lorries Wing Mirror Scam Dash Cam Evidence DRB Checks LinksSpring Conference and Expo '23

Show recorded on 18/4/23 50 minutes Where we spend the whole show going through your correspondence with some very interesting comments and dissucusion. Speaking Slow Standards Check Passing Too Many Rates Record Cards Seasonal Experience Coaching Culture Raising Passrates Standards Check Reprise Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings

Show recorded on 18/4/23 77 minutes With our special guest Lynne Barrie - president of the ADINJC. Emergency Alarm Car Choices Test Cancelations In Car Screens Standards Check Triggers 28 Day and 10 Day changes Mock Tests Student Records Scam Pupils A Listening DVSA Info On Instructors Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 ADINJC

Show recorded on 17/3/23 65 minutes In which we answer some correspondence take a look at the highway code and look at pedestians and priorities. Mock Tests Highway Code App Pedestrians and Priorities Blue Light Training Part 3 Failures Pass Mark Increase New Highway Code ADINJC Meeting and AGM Honoury Members Conference and Exp In Car Screens and Rules 149 & 150 Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings

Show recorded on 21/2/23 53 minutes In which we look through a number of topics with some very good information coming out of DVSA. Flexible Locations Test Capacity No Shows Gear Selectio Coasting Top Box Removal Trailer Towing Survey Teaching Towing Lovedy Blog Autonomous Vehicles Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings The new Driver Services Platform Ready To Pass Toolking for ADIs

Show recorded on 21/2/23 53 minutes In which we look through a number of topics with some very good information coming out of DVSA. Updated Theory Test Kit Self Driving Electric Charg Test Ready Body Cam' Inappropriate Behaviour Easier Change Of and Swapping Of Test Bookings ADINJC - AGM Expo South '23 Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings The new Driver Services Platform Ready To Pass Toolking for ADIs

Show recorded on 24/1/23 - aired 13/2/23 19 minutes A short show following on and recorded the same day as show 203. In this one, amongst other things, we find out about the history of the MOT. MOT ADINJC 50th Conference/Expo South NJC Payments Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 ADINJC Training and Development courses

Show recorded on 24/1/23 63 minutes In which we spend most of the show responding to some correspodence. Modern Cars Theory Knowledge Correspondence The Isle of Triee Pass Rates Verbal Action 1.67 Million Tests Sunglasses Online Booking Service Examiner Strike Ordit Restart MBE for Mike

Show recorded on 30/11/22 74 minutes In which we study some statistics and surveys and try to extrapolate their meaning! Pass Rates Strike 1st Attempts The Isle of Triee Personal Data Seatbelt Tax Iced Resigning and Retiring ADI NJC Courses Expo'Spring 23 Coaching Effects DVSA New Address Digital Theory & Part 3 Test 20mph Effects Links Email for your personal data Spring Conference 2023

Show recorded 26/10/22 78 minutes In this show we mull over many subjects covering aspects of the standards check, learner practice and the upcoming Big Learner Relay. Family and Friends Missing Gears Learner Practice Seat Belt Camera SUV Weights Insurance After Test Interior Mirror First Crossing Hands Mirrors in Pairs Standards Check Changing Goals Big Learner Relay NJC Courses Links The BIG Learner Relay

Show recorded 15/9/22 68 minutes In this show we celebrate our 200th show on our 13th birthday. We chat to some regulars on the podcast and still manage to bring in some new information. Lynne Barrie Rob Cooling Richard Borges Correspondence Famous Names Links Book Conference

Show recorded 17/8/22 63 minutes In this show we go through some correspondence touching on EVs, mobile phone use by ADIs and meeting oncoming traffic. Driving Trucks and Coaches EV Feedback Charging Prices Collisions Cyclists Meet Oncoming Mobile Use by ADIs Experience

Show recorded 20/7/22 - Released 3/8/22 88 minutes In this second show with DVSA representative Assistant Chief Driving Examiner Graham O'Brien, we go in deep on conducting mock tests. We also cover other subjects including Standards Checks, Mirrors in pairs and aggression. Mock Test Marking Sheet Examples Client Centred Mock Test Methods Rules and Tools of Assessment Webinars Mirrors In Pairs? Aggression Body Cam' Trial Have I Failed? Drive Offs Eye Sight Tests Fraudulent Tests Report Sheet The Standards Check Links DVSA Mock Driving Test Webinar Mock Driving Test Webinar Questions and Answers DVSA Mock Test Advice

Show recorded 20/7/22 70 minutes In the first of two shows, we are joined by DVSA Assistant Chief Driving Examier Graham O'Brien. We speak over many issues and in this show we look at upcoming new technologies in cars and what happened to the DVSA center at Cardington. Graham Introduction Cruise Control Auto Speed Limiter Hill Assist Lane Assist ALKS Cardington Test Waiting Times Test Standards Examiner Campaigns The Toy Road System Becoming An Examiner Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar) 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!

Amongst other things, in this show we look at some issues raised in relation to the recent changes in the Highway Code and find out about some of the ways examiners help our pupils. Left Turn At Roundabouts Rule 170 Junctions Loitering Bollards Pedestrian Priority Examiners Hints Falling Bikes Judging Spaces Historic Traffic Dress Code Links Highway Code Rules as discussed

Show recorded 16/6/22 70 minutes In this show we look at some issues raised at the recent NJC association meeting and take a look at how the DVSA are working to beat the bots that book and drain the booking service of test slots. Fuel Crisis and the NJC NJC Local Association Meeting Future Expo Eye Sight Test Disability Driving KSI Figures School Vehicle Restrictions Road Pricing Moving Traffic Offences Emergency Vehicles DVSA Booking Changes Short Notice Cancellations Batting the Bots Changing and Charging For Tests Links Disability Driving Instructors .

Show recorded 28/5/22 60 minutes In this show we get some feedback on the recent Expo South Instructors Gathering at Kempston Park Racecourse, and we look at Reverse Bay Parking in our 'How Do You Do That' section. Expo South Virtual Reality Presentations NJC Training Mock Tests NJC Assessment Meeting How Do You Do That? Reverse Bay Park Three Elements Angles Reverse Sensors Construction and Use Regulation 106 Interviews - Niel Peak Tim DVSA Books Ray Seagrave Links Book your free place for the Conference and Expo in October 2022 at the Heart Of England Conference Centre

Show recorded 29/4/22 released 13/5/22 35 minutes In this show we mull over eco friendly driving, find out about some planned test centre closures and throw out some thoughts about autonomous cars. Standards Check With X ADI Part 2 PDI Eco Friendly Lost Driving Tests Closing Test Centres Autonomous Nonesense Links

Show recorded 29/4/22 released 4/5/22 63 minutes In this show we talk to James Hinkins from Herts Ability and learn about what is involved in teaching pupils with various disabilities. Herts Ability open day - 28/6/22 at: Weltech Centre Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AA Email: [email protected] About Herts Ability Referrals Assessments Working With Clients Scary Situations Literal Interpretations Herts Ability Expansion Rates ADI Open Day Taking Bookings Using The Service Country Wide Services Quiz Night Adaptations Links Herts Ability Website Email Herts Ability Previous Dipod featuring Anna

Show recorded 18/3/22 released 5/4/22 26 minutes A short show where we catch up on things that we didn't have time for in the previous show!! Conference & Expo South '22 Tests Normalised NJC Chairman's message Fuel and Lesson Prices Links Conference & Expo South Booking

Show recorded 18/3/22 68 minutes In which we chat with Richar Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the upcoming Conference and Expo South. Petrol Prices Conference & Expo South '22 Promotion Outdoor Activities Auto Lessons Local Drivers Road Density Parallel Parking Fun 8 Track Links Conference & Expo Booking

Show recorded 16/2/22 108 minutes In which we take a close look at the latest changes to the highway code and how we teach it. The Code - Junctions Traffic Speeds Cyclists Horses Relevant Speed Use Of Video The Test 10 and 28 Day Rule Eyesight Tests Out Of Hours Tests Cycle Stop Lines Links A Look Inside the New Highway Code Highway Code Changes

Show recorded 19/1/22 94 minutes In which we take a deep dive into the upcoming law changes relating to the Highway code, and we also re-introduce our 'How Do You Teach That' feature and we look at Parking On The Right. H1 - H2 & H3 Lorrys Turning Deaf Packs KSI Stats Back On The Road Instruction Standards Covid Effects Test Centre Closures Road Users and Learners Park On The Right Phone Use In Car Links Highway Code Changes

Show recorded 13/12/21 68 minutes In this show we talk with Rob Cooling and expel some myths about electric cars. Presentations Transition To Electric Sound Generators Charging Lesson Fees & Hours Life and Reliability Manufacturing Costs Correspondence Bizarre Questions Running On Empty Facemasks

Show recorded 27/10/21 - released 6/11/21 90 minutes In this show we look back at the recent Expo and Conference held at the heart of England showground and listen to some interesting chats with some of the participants. Auto or Manual? Buy or Lease? Expo 21 Leister Fire Service V.R. Vehicle Speed of Sight Queen Elizabeth Foundation Radio In The Car Examiners Help Electric Thoughts Vapour Trails SADDSA Meeting Test Bots Links Queen Elizabeth Foundation

Show recorded 22/9/21 - released 27/9/21 82 minutes In this show we get an update on the upcoming Expo and Conference on the 10th Oct' (book your place now!). We also discuss in some depth the change to the trigger system for standards checks. Expo Update Local Events CPD 55% Trigger Continuous Faults Badge In The Window Logging Faults Cardington Test Standard Links Book Expo Tickets Expo and Conference Venue: Heart of England Conference & Events Centre Address: Meriden Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8DX, United Kingdom

Show recorded 18/8/21 - released 7/9/21 62 minutes In this show we continue our discussion with Mark Revill-Johnson from New Zealand and amongst other things, we compare notes on how the driving instructor industry compares to the UK. Correspondance Move To New Zealand NZ Licence Conditions Motorbikes Code Zero Advertising Grading System Role Playing Links Code Zero App Book Expo Tickets

Insight To Drive Show recorded 18/8/21 62 minutes This recording has been devided into two shows. In this first show we have two guests on Skype. Firstly Kathy Higgins who talks to us about her new book that is about to be released (26/8/21). Also from New Zealand we speak to Mark Revill-Johnson, who we talk to in more depth in Show 184 (to be released in a couple of weeks time). An Insight To Drive New Zealand Training and Standards NZ Comparison Lesson and Fuel Prices Book Signing Speed Awareness Courses Vacinations and Facemasks Links Insight To Drive - Early Bird Discount Book Expo Tickets

Show recorded 28/7/21 62 minutes In this show we speak to Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the magazine and the upcoming Expo and Conference on October 10th. Intelligent Instructor Magazine Intelligent Instructor Plus Conference and Expo Centre Of England Booking Tickets Scalping Expo Activities DVSA Safe Driving For Life Site Invisible Car Proposed Law Change - Seat Belts Proposed Law Change - Towing Trailers Police Photo Access Links Intelligent Instructor Website Book Expo Tickets Book Expo Tickets DVSA - Safe Driving For Life

Show recorded 23/6/21 80 minutes In this show we are joined by Terry Cook and we talk over a number of topics including Terry's own podcasts, The Instructor and 5 Minute Theory Introducing Terry Booking A Test Lesson Prices Attitudes To Learning To Drive Anti Social Media The 5 Minute Theory Going Metric Stopping Distance The Instructor Cycle Savvy Vehicle Modifications NJC Membership Structure

Show recorded 26/5/21 65 minutes In this show we cover a large number of subjects, many revolving around the practical test after the lockdown. Expo 2021 The Covid Effect Back Early Pass Rates Booking Tests Terminating Tests Booking Trolls Electric Vehicles on Test Failing Reasons Car Parks Emergency Alerts Cycling Initiative

Show recorded 7/4/21 57 minutes In todays show we are joined by Andrew Love who is on the ADINJC board as their training officer. Amongst many topics we speak about working out your business costings, electric cars and core skills. Webinars NJC Training Dyslexia Lesson Prices Business Costing Financing Electric Cars Single Pedal Demonstration Electric Costings Core Skills Green Number Plates Links Let's Instruct Academy 2021 ADI Conference and Expo 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! DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter Account ADINJC on Facebook

Show recorded 17/3/21 73 minutes After a bit of a break over the recent lock down period, we gather once again get together over Skype to look to the resumption of being able to get back to work once again. The end of lockdown is nigh! Booking Tests DVSA New CEO Mock Tests Correspondance MoT's Mobile Phone Use ALKS ISAT Stop the E Stop Green Number Plates Parking On The Pavement Clean Air Driving Abroard Close Proximity

Show recorded 20/11/20 67 minutes With the government looking to the year 2030 as the final year that petrol and diesel cars can be sold new, we take a look at the future of driving instruction and when to make the jump to an electric car for teaching in. 2030 Deadline Business Planning Large Electric Vehicles Battery Life Charge Per Mile The ULEZ Charge Road Fund Licence Electric Scooters The Weather Links Help for ADIs and PDIs - go fund me Page Help for ADIs and PDIs - Intelligent Instructor Article

Show recorded 9/10/20 67 minutes After 11 years on the interwebs, we cover a multitude of ADI related subjects and answer some correspondents. Online Booking 11 Years Returning Off Test Speed On Test Stopping Beyond the Stop Line Open Windows Good News On Fatalities Bad News On Fatalities Waiting Room Closures PCS Return To Work Ballet Theory Test Video Clips Update On DVSA Services Flipping Tests Air Pollution Lollipops Noise Pollution

Show recorded 25/8/20 46 minutes In this show we take a look at the state of driving test and speculate on what it would be like if the DVSA was privatised. Booking Tests Test Times A Private Issue Less Traffic Price Rise First Car Pros and Cons ADINJC Cycle Lanes

Show recorded 23/7/20 46 minutes In this show we look at the problems of getting back to work after the Covid-19 pandemic. Temperature Knock On Effect Petition New Business It's Off To Work We Go Masks Links Theory Extension Petition

Show recorded 25/6/20 69 minutes In this show we talk to Keir Gallagher who represents Cycle UK and we talk valnerable road users. Intro to Keir The Dutch Reach Electric Bikes Curtasy and Consideration Close Passing Rent A Bike Horse Riders Links Cycle UK Cycle UK - Video

Show recorded 29/4/20 57 minutes In this show we find out how we've been occupying our time in lock down and speculate about how we will be starting our businesses again. Pete's Exploits Nick's Journal Elliot's Activities What's Next Getting Back To Work Webinars Links ADINJC Talkline ADINJC Webinars

Show recorded 26/3/20 53 minutes In this show we keep our social distance and are joined by our guest Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor. Links Intelligent Instructor National Conferene Event ADINJC Talkline Electric Vehicle Education Video (Rob Cooling)

Show recorded 24/2/20 released 8/3/20 46 minutes In this show we cover your correspondence regarding yellow backed signs, talk about lights, electric cars, Expo details and risk management. Links Yellow sign regulations

Show recorded 27/1/20 released 15/2/20 33 minutes In this show we chat - quickly about the upcoming free conferences, use of lights among other things. Links Booking for The Driving Instructor Show Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar) 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! DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC

Show recorded 27/1/20 52 minutes In this show we catch up with some correspondance and look at the changes that will affect you if you are planning to drive in Europe after our exit from the EU. Links Booking for The Driving Instructor Show

Rob Cooling gave this 'Electrified' talk at the recent Expo and Conference that was held (very successfully) for the first time at the Heart of England conference centre. In this talk Rob takes us through a little of the history of electric cars and we peer into the future and find out about the rapid developments that are happening.

Show recorded on 13/12/19 - released 17/12/19 82 minutes In our Christmas edition we look at 20 laws that most drivers and instructors are not aware of, and we hear about the plans for a number of Expos during 2020. Correspondence - Cycling 20 Things Splashing The Cash Driving Too Slowly Pets On The Hardshoulder Frosted Windows Ticking Over Vagrancy Emergency Vehicles Parking On The Pavement Loud Music Swearing Drive Through Making A Profit Early MOT Towing Examiners Tablets Mini Expos Cycling UK Links Safe Overtaking (video) Car Dooring (video) PDF Guides. Other Cycling Issues.

Show recorded on 13/11/19 - released 30/11/19 71 minutes In this marathon length podcast we tackle Roundabouts, voice concerns over new drivers, the use of electronic devices and listen to the Big Learner Relay Choir! New Driver Concerns Driving On The Motorway Bad Weather Large Roundabouts Smart Motorway Concerns Use Of Electronic Devices Breathaliser Impementation Parking On The Pavement In London The Stationary Office Big Learner Relay Choir

Show recorded on 14/10/19 - released 12/11/19 40 minutes In this show we look at the importance of being patient and how we get that across to our pupils. Can You Be Patient Please! Fax Machines Light Sequence Follow Through Lack Of Theory .

Show recorded on 14/10/19 - released 23/10/19 40 minutes In this show we speak to Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the recent Expo 2019 event. Stand Feedback Busy Times Speaker Response John Sheridan Interview Award Ceremony Lynne Barrie Interview Links Conference and Expo 2019

Show recorded on 28/8/19 - released 11/9/19 1hr 11 minutes In this show Mark Magee from the DVSA, explains in detail about the upcoming use of tablets by driving examiners to mark the driving test. Digital Driving Test Valid MOT and Insurance Roll Out Tabiet Housing Broken Ipad Hardware The DL25 IT Health Check The Wallet Links Conference and Expo 2019

Show recorded on 28/8/19 - released 8/9/19 42 minutes We are joined in the studio by Mark Magee from the DVSA and in this show we read through our correspondence. The recording ended up being over an hour and a half, so I have taken the initial part of the show and released it here. The the main content which is termed 'The Digital Driving Test' and the reason for Mark joining us, will be released later in this week on the 11th of September. EV Presentations Climate Change Carbon Emissions Eco Driving