Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded on 11/7/19 42 minutes In this show Nick Elliot and Peter answer some correspondence, talk about many things including Handbrakes, Parking, Idling your engine and old tyres! Don't Be Idol No Parking 10 Year Old Tyres Teaching Handbrakes Links Conference and Expo 2019

In Theory Show recorded on 11/7/19 37 minutes In this show Nick Elliot and Peter answer some correspondence, talk about the motorway and HGV lanes and moan about cycling mentors! Correspondence Red Line HGV Lanes Theory Test Pass Rate Dip Cycling Mentors Vision Zero Links Conference and Expo 2019

Eco Driving Show recorded on 16/5/19 40 minutes In this show our guests have departed and we talk mostly about Eco Driving. Eco Driving Courses Cruise Control Power At Move Off New Chief Driving Examiner Instructor Awards Links Conference and Expo 2019 .

Show recorded on 16/5/19 103 minutes In this show we are joined in the studio by Richard Borges and Karianne from Intelligent Instructor and amongst other things we talk about the conference and expo that is being planned for October. National Coference Presenters The Grounds Karianne Smart Motorways Correspondence EV Talk Links Rob Cooling's EV presentation An honest, upbeat and realistic guide to being an EV driving instructor exploring the rise of automatics, the ups and downs of life in an electric car, whether it's the right choice for you and an appraisal of the current situation as we head towards a rather exciting future. To support the presentation there will be examples of modern EV's to look around and ask questions about. Book into the Instructors Network Seminar in Kegworth

Show recorded on 6/3/19 49 minutes In this show we take a look at Smart Motorways, speed limiters and removal from the register amongst many other things! Mock Test Smart Motorways Speed Limiters Removal from ADI Register Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar) 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!

Show recorded on 6/3/19 45 minutes In this show we look into keeping healthy as an ADI, the problems of the comfort break and a new type of speed camera, amongst other things. Bee Free Getting Caught Short Audit Changes New Speed Cameras Undertaking Links Five tips to being a healthy ADI.

Show recorded on 24/1/19 45 minutes In this show we try and define rural roads, and talk about the new law relating to passing cyclists amongst other things. Rural Roads Shaving Cyclists Cash For Crash Mock Tests Handbrakes Links

Show recorded on 24/1/19 45 minutes In which we take a look at the government 'Driver 2020' scheme, which is being promoted to gather information on how newly qualified drivers cope on our roads and where their weaknesses are. Also we look at the work of 'Good Egg' regarding child seats amongst other safety matters. Driver 2020 2020 Video Register Here Child Seats ADINJC News Links Driver 2020 Good Egg . 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!

Show recorded on 4/12/18 55 minutes In show 152 of Dipod we take a closer look into the online resource 'The Driving Hub'. We also start to get a feel of what we can expect at the upcoming and new 'Expo 2019'. The Driving Hub Learner Homework You and Your Vehicle Beating Driver Stress Good Old Days Choosing A Car Journey Planning Expo 2019 NJC Training Links Next years Conference and Expo

Show recorded on 4/12/18 45 minutes In which we look back at one year of the newest driving test along with some advice for the winter and we find out about operation zero vision. One Year Test Licence Renewal MOT Failures Winter Advice Eyesight Operation Zero Vision ADINJC AGM Links Next years Conference and Expo

Show recorded on 8/11/18 75 minutes In this extended show we get a very good taste of how the ADINJC conference by listening to some of the responses of delegates and we hear of the big plans for next year! Big News Driven Horses Intelligent Instructor Waverney Facial Expression Reading Pupils Who Is In The Driving Seat Homeward Bound DVSA Registrar Lynne Barrie Elliots Bit Air Ambulance Links Next years Conference and Expo Who Is In The Driving Seat .

Show recorded on 16/10/18 40 minutes In which we take a look at ideas for innovative ideas for modern junctions and road markings. Modern Junctions Sat Nav Usage 1 Year Old Test Reference Points Road Haulage Stats Links Holographic Crossing .

Show recorded on 16/10/18 36 minutes In which we talk about the slow down, move over campaign and we look at the British Horse Societies campaign to pass horses 'dead slow". Slow Down Move Over Smart Motorways Horsing Around NJC Update Links British Horse Society Dead or Dead Slow - YouTube Video The Driving Hub.

Show recorded on 25/9/18 56 minutes In which we continue our chat with Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor and we look at various aspects of driving and teaching on the motorway. Non ADI View of Motorway Lane Discipline Tail Gating Cueing Your Experiences Driving Hub Help Roof Boxes Bay Parking Links Intelligent Instructor Great resorce The Driving Hub.

Show recorded on 25/9/18 50 minutes We are joined in the studio by Richard Borges, who is 'head of digital' from Intelligent Instructor. He updates us on the exciting developments that are going on and shows us around the new website. Richard's Introduction Website Update First Car Contributors Events Car Reviews Dedicated Lane Links Intelligent Instructor Great resorce The Driving Hub.

Show recorded on 16/8/18 46 minutes In which we go back to our roots and look at how you coach 'meeting traffic'. Meeting Oncoming Defensive Driving Country Lanes Space To Cars In Car Cameras Vulnerable Road Users Links Great resorce The Driving Hub

Show recorded 16th August 2018 In which we take your correspondence regarding Cyclists, Meeting, Autonomous verses Human drivers and a whole lot more! Download and listen to keep up to date. GDPR Fail For Stalling Motorway Lessons Autonomous V's Humans Valnerable Road Users Quadrupal-De-Clutch You can download the MP3 by using the icon from the player above

Show recorded 10th July 2018 In which we look at the effort to get driving instructors to emphasis cyclist safety, talk about students medical conditions on our insurance and look at who's in the driving seat. Cyclist Safety Examiners to check valid MOT & Insurance New Highway Code Student Medical Conditions Who's in the Driving Seat You can download the MP3 by using the icon from the player above

Show recorded 10th July 2018 In which we cover a number of correspodence where we look at White lines on country lanes, Standards Checks, L plates and autonomous cars. White Lines Standards Check Trumpet Standards Check Grumble What The L Plate Autonomous Cars You can download the MP3 by using the icon just underneath the player above.

Show recorded on 15/5/18 60 minutes In which we continue our chat with Maggie Carter and Sam Jackson from Highways England. We look more deeply into learners on the motorway, which comes into force on the 4th June, and we we discuss how the motorway network is run. The Driving Hub Testing The Water Tail Gating Practicalities and Advice New Driver Maintenance and Repair Links Link for app The Driving Hub website As discussed on the show - well worth a visit!

Show recorded on May 15th 2018 In this show we are joined in the studio by Sam and Maggie from Highways England, where we have an initial chat about Learners on Motorways, concluded in the upcoming show 141. Also we cover some correspondence from Rob Cooling on Autonomous cars and the E pedal 40 minutes Autonomous Cars Leaf's E Pedal Highways England Test Ready Drivers Professionalism Highways Agency

Show recorded on March 22nd 2018 released April 12th 2018 40 minutes In this show we have a moan about road markings and pot holes, discuss assessment drives for older drivers and find out more about Track Global and Highways England. Road Markings 70 Year Old Drivers Track Global Highways England

Show recorded on March 22nd 2018 40 minutes In this show we find out more about the driving hub and why it is not online yet, we look at the pro's and con's of doing your own accounts, talk about autonomous vehicles and look at the upcoming MOT changes. Driving Hub Update Accounting Autonomous Vehicles MOT Changes

Show recorded on 22/2/18 released on 11/3/18 45 minutes In this show: In this show we run though the NASP Survey on the new driving test, we ponder on observation at roundabouts, elaborate on L Plates and glean some nuggets regarding learners on Motorways! Observation at Roundabouts Elliot Plates Learners On Motorways NASP Survey

Show recorded on 22/2/18 released on 27/2/18 53 minutes In this show: Show 136, in which we answer some correspondence regarding supermarket car park practice, compare the old and new test, and elaborate on insurance amongst other things.. Supermarket Car Park Use New v's Old Test Sat Nav Siting Insurance Matters New Fit and Proper Links The conduct expected of driving instrucotrs

Show released on 8/1/18 42 minutes In this show: In this show we look at a worrying development in car thefts (video at our website www.dipod.co.uk), and we look at clutch control with regard to seat position amongst other topics. Clutch Phobia Hazard Lights Flashing Headlights Emergency Stops Car Jacking Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)

Show recorded on 24/1/18 released on 25/1/18 42 minutes After a break in transmission we return with our new look show and a cattle prod is employed. The Return Third Car New Highway Code New Driving Test Wrap Up Websites

Show recorded on 18/11/16 87 minutes After 4 months in the editing room we finally bring you our much anticipated second show with Graham Feest. We hope to get back to a more regular show in the coming year. Raising The Standards Binning The Highway Code Theory Cards Shared Space Smart Motorways & Learners Graduated Licensing Changes To MOT Drink Drive Limit The Eye Sight Test

Show recorded on 8/9/17 released 16/9/17 42 minutes In this show we are joined by Graham Feest who is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable expert on Road Safety matters who is well known and respected throughout the industry.. Motorway Tuition Real Life Driving Graham Feest Intro The One In Five Driver Trainers Role Links Graham Feest Consultancy

Show recorded on 5/10/16 40 minutes Please note that this show was recorded before the recent announcement regarding learners on motorways which has now been announced for 2018 In this show we discuss the why and wherefores regarding teaching on motorways, motorway psychology and we continue our series on the National Standards. This time looking at Skills and Techniques. Motorway Training by Fleet Motorway Training Licence Following Distance Motorway Psychology Brake Lights Logged Hours New Registrar Skills and Techniques Links National Standards

Show recorded on June 21st 2017 released July 15th In this bumber issue we talk to Rob Cooling who is running a 100% electric Leaf as his learner car plus a large selection of other issues including our ongoing look at the National Standards for ADIs 85 minutes Bus Lanes Rob Cooling Charging Matters Electric Cars On Test Telemetry Information Student Conversation New Driving Test Motorway Statistics National Standards Performance Standards Statistics Driving Test Fails Links Rob Cooling

Show recorded on May 15th 2017 released June 25th 2017! 62 minutes In which we continue our look at the National Standards that instructors should be working to amongst many other topics! New Highway Code Expressways Motorway Training Motorway Topbox Speeding Fines Rip Off Instructors National Standards - 2 Pregress Records and PST's

Show recorded on May 15th 2017 released on May 18th 39 minutes In this show we talk a little about using an electric car on lessons and we start our series on the National Standards for driver training. Teaching Electric National Standards Displaying your Licence Preparing To Train New Test Date Links Rob Coolings Teaching Electric Write Up. National Standards (DVSA PDF Document).

Show recorded on 17/3/17 released on 30/4/17 65 minutes In this show: We have James Quin in the studio and we talk about the new part three, sat nav's on test and we find out about the charitable organisation Speed Of Sight as recorded at David Pooles business conference. Part Three Speed Of Sight Sat Nav On Test Autonomous Cars Pass Rates Car Park Rules Links

Show recorded on 17/3/17 released on 25/3/17 55 minutes In this show: We are joined by James Quin from the ADINJC and we talk about NJC membership and the selection of training programs that are on offer. Also we have the first of a number of interviews made at the recent business summit in Mansfield, and we here talk with the main organiser David Poole. ADINJC Membership Local Groups Membership Levels NJC Training New Driving Test NJC Conference Motorway Training L Drivers David Poole Links NJC Training Courses- ADINJC Conference

Show released on 24/1/17 30 minutes In this show: In this show we go back to the ADINJC conference that was held back in October of last year. The final session of the day was a question and answer debate that proved very popular. Fielding the questions was Neil Peek and it was introduced by Lynne Barrie. ADI Representation Grading ADIs Test Centre Pass Rates ADIs and Examiners at Fault Fault Based Marking DVSA at Conference Traffic Policing Links ADINJC Conference

Show recorded on 14/12/16 released on 2/1/17 62 minutes Over Skype we have a chat with Eve Wakefield from Driving Instructor Services. Eve Wakefield 30 Day Trial Updating Diary Professional Support Costings Websites NASP Client Centred Links Driving Instructor Services

Show recorded on 18/11/16 36 minutes In which we look forward to David Poole's ADI Summit which takes place on the 29th of January. David Poole The Challenge Bev Slater The Crystal Ball Why A Franchise Difficult People Investing In Yourself Links ADI Summit

Show recorded on 18/11/16 released 6/12/16 46 minutes In this show we take a look back at the ADINJC conference and listen to some interviews from the NJC team and the delegates attending the event.. The Team Delegates Trade Stands Louise - Children In Need Finale Trip in an Electric Car

Show recorded on 5/10/16 32 minutes In which we catch up with your correspondence. Speed Signage Booking Services Highway Code Rules Test Income Test Figures Car Advice

Show recorded on October 5th 2016 released October 20th In which we are visited by Mark and Mi Ae from America and they give us an insight into their trip to see how us Brits do it and the way things are in the states regarding learning to drive.. 75 minutes Mark Butcher Introduction Mi Ae Lipe Introduction Trips Purpose 30 Hours Theory US Test Content Stick Shift Fact Finding Four Way Stop Ride Alongs Trip Organisation Links Mi Ae's Blog Page

Show recorded on August 19th 2016 released September 26th 2016! 40 minutes In which we look at driverless cars, a look at the consultation on the proposals for the new L test amongst other things Test Waiting Times New Theory Test Centres Add Grade To Find Your Nearest Driverless Cars New Driving Test Proposals Sat nav Pulling Up On The Right On Motorways?

Show recorded on August 19th 2016 released on August 20th - 42 minutes We are joined in the studio by Marnie and we go though some correspondence including one from the DVSA regarding our recent shows on the theory test questions. Log Books Test Booking Practice Interior Mirrors Filming and Recording Tests Redress On Theory Book Questions Case Study Question Theory Test Feedback Time For Coffee Missing Number Plates

Show recorded on 22/6/16 released on 15/7/16 42 minutes In this show: In this show we continue our chat with Peter Cary and take a look at some of the adaptations that he has had done to his car in his quest to help disabled driviers. Adaptatations Left Accelerator Platooning Box Junctions Language Expert Plain English Links . Problem Questions - with explanations Peter Cary's Email

Show recorded on 22/6/16 released on 30/6/16 42 minutes In this show: We are joined by Peter Cary and we talk about the problems that autistic and people who's first language is not English have when working at their theory tests. This is the first of two shows where we tackle this issue, so some very good points to come in the second show too. Correspondance Lost Tests Speed Limit Signs Test Centre News Intro Peter Cary Questions Firey Questions Final Question

Show released on 1/6/16 36 minutes In this show: In this show we take a look at some of the theory questions, find out the reasons for some test cancellations and generally chat about all things ADI - Freewheeling!. Theory Test Questions Failing Theory Tests DVSA Cancellations Test Centre Moves

Show recorded on 8/4/16 released on 2/5/16 69 minutes Over Skype we have a very interesting chat with the one time Chief Executive of the DVSA Alastair Peoples. Waiting Times Petition Alastair Peoples DVSA Business Plan CPD & Earned Recognition Public Awareness New Test and Changing Legislation Working in the Private Sector Digitising The Test Links ADINJC make your own Video course.

Show recorded on 3/3/16 released 7/4/16 40 minutes In this show we chat to Paul Caddick about the recent launch of the new magazine for driving instructors, 'Intelligent Instructor'. Paul Caddick Independence Associations Publishers Future Plans Phone Fixed Penalty Links Intelligent Instructor Magazine website.

Show recorded on 3/3/16 released 21/3/1654 minutes In this show we talk to David Poole and take a look back at how the Business Summit went and the response it's generated. Dealing With Roundabouts Emergency Vehicles A Bit Of Humour Hazard Light Use Test Centre Availabilty Summit In Hindsight Altas Brookings Suggestive Selling David's Presentation Speed Of Sight

Show recorded on 10/2/16 36 minutes In which we cover a range of topics from petrol prices to how we should react to emergency vehicles. Petrol Prices Red Light Blue Light Car Insurance Emergency Vehicles - Reprise Smoking Signs How Do You Do That The ADI Times