Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded on February 1st 2016 released February 11th In which we chat over coaching at roundabouts amongst other things. 42 minutes NJC Update Trial Test Application Closes Emergency Stops Roundabout Coaching Blue Light Training LinksDavid's Poole's Summit Facebook Page

Show recorded on December 10th 2015 released February 3rd 2016! 40 minutes Recorded before Christmas 2015 and not released until now (February 2016) we chat about Hazard Lights, find out how to do that, and talk about booking tests amongst other things. Hazard Warnings Daft Lights How Do You Do That - Steer Backwards Driving Test Fee Refund No Show For Test Booking Company's New Test Trials

Show recorded on June 1st 2015 released on June 29th - 42 minutes We go back to the ADINJC conference and take a listen to a panel of leading ADIs in Question Time, chaired by the well know voice from the BBC - James Luckhurst. Log Books 10 Year Refresher Lesson Respect For ADIs Graduated Licensing Transport Minister Changes Favourite Instructor Advice

Show recorded on 10/12/15 released on 19/12/1561 minutes In this show: In this show we talk to Dr Lisa Dorn who authored the book 'Better Driving' in association with the DVSA and is published by the TSO Better Driving Influencing Behaviour Annonamalisation DVSA Response Affecting Attitudes It Won't Happen To Me LinksBetter Driving

Show recorded on 19/11/15 released on 2/12/15 - 67 minutes In this show: We are joined by David Poole over Skype to talk to us about a summit that he is organising for driving instructors at the end of January, and on the phone we have Louise Walsh who reflects on this years Big Learner Relay. David In Australia Instructors Summit Big Learner Result Pass Test First Time Lease Car Return Wrap Up LinksDavid Poole - Summit

Show recorded on 19/10/15 released on 11/11/15 - 42 minutes In this show: In this show we take a look at the NASP report and take a listen to some more interviews from the ADINJC Conference. NJC Events The NASP Report Conference Capers Collingwood Delegate Interviews LinksNASP Report

Show recorded on 19/10/15 released on 15/3/15 - 47 minutes In which we respond to your correspondence, take a look back at the recent ADINJC conference and listen to some interviews recorded there. Puttiing It On For A Standards Check Limited Edition Highway Code Disconnecting Camera NJC's New Patron Conference - Delegate Interviews Insure The Box Delegate - Disability Interviews

Show recorded on 23/9/15 - 48 minutes We continue our conversation with DVSA Registrar Mark Magee into how he weighs up who is a Fit and Proper ADI. Motoring Offences No Show For Standards Check Badges In The Window Appeal Costs Trainee Licences Retrieving Pink Badge Test Waiting Times New Test Trials The Big Learner Relay LinksCurrent Fit and Proper Document subject to change in the futureThe Big Learner Relay

Show recorded on 23/9/15 45 minutes In this and the next show we are joined by Mark Magee, Registrar at the DVSA, who talks to us about the requirements for a Fit and Proper ADI. Videoing Lessons Overtaking On White Lines Cameras and Social Media Intro to Mark Fit and Proper Criminal Convictions Policing Removed ADI's LinksCurrent Fit and Proper Document

Show recorded on 26/8/15 - 78 minutes We are joined in the studio by Lynne Barrie for our celebratory 100th show, and on Skype we are joined by Kathy Higgins, Nigel Slater and David Poole. New Test Trials 100th Kathy Higgins - DVSA Do Have A Heart! Country Roads Smoking Ban Examiners Decision Funeral Procession Zebras Nigel Slater David Poole Facebook Advertising Video LinksCountry Roads - Watch Video David's Facebook Advertising Video

Show 99 - Dyspraxia Examined Show recorded on July 8th 2014 released August 11th 41 minutes In which we take a look at the new highway code, learn about Dyspraxia and discuss Zebra Crossings and Funerals! The New Highway Code Dyspraxia A Funeral Cortage Zebra Crossings Too Busy For Price Increase LinksDyspraxia Foundation Dyspraxia Driving Sheet Dyspraxia In Secondary Schools (PDF)

Show recorded on July 8th 2014 released July 21st 55 minutes We take a look at the NASP survey and discuss the questions, and answer your correspondence and put the record straight. NASP Survey Performance Criteria Pass/Failure Rate Elite ADI's Check Test Compensation Paper Counterpart Driving Ability For Test Test Fit For Prupose Sat Nav Placement Borehamwood Test Centre LinksNASP Survey

Show recorded on June 1st 2015 released on June 29th 42 minutes In this issue we find out how to use the new paperless licensing system, we learn about terminating tests and discuss where and when examiners should step in, in un-safe situations on test. Interfering In A Test Paper Licence Teaching Tailgating LinksMobility Charity Website

Show recorded on 1/5/15 released on 15/6/15 - 42 minutes In this show: In this show we talk old cars, 80 years of driving tests, anti social driving and Damn Lies and Statistics! Driving Old Cars DISC Does Exist Driving Test Is 80 Damn Lies and Statistics Anti Social Driving Links80 Years of Driving TestsDISC

Show 95 - Personal Responsibility Show recorded on 22/4/15 released on 29/5/15 40 minutesIn this show: In this show we are joined by David Poole and we talk about the benefits and pitfalls of social media on our Driving School businesses. David Poole Personal Responsibility Malicious Content Facebook Family Life Facebook Changes and Effects Google Ranking Links David Poole.

Show recorded on 22/4/15 released on 29/4/15 - 40 minutes In this show: In this show we go through your correspondence . The Retrospective Problem - Correcting Faults - Go On - Protest - Dipod App - Which Association? - Online Theory - Top 7 Reasons To Fail -

Show recorded on 25/3/15 released on 4/4/15 50 minutes -In this show: In this show we speak to Neil Beaver from Robo Soul to talk about his apps, and Henry Dunn from midrive to discuss their offerings to ADI's and their pupils. Job Opportunity Nigel and Examining Positions Road Pad Road Board Reflective Log Popular App Money Making midrive Financing Links Robosoul Website Roadio Job Opportunity midrive

Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 15/3/15 - 40 minutesIn this show: In this show we have a very interesting chat with Matthew Green from Hertfordshire Council talking to us about keeping healthy by walking. As is commen with other councils across the country, Hertfordshire Council puts on walks for free which are designed to help keep us fit and active. Handbrake Ratchet Driverless Cars Health Walks Dress For Walking Financial Advantage Stragglers Links Herts Direct - Walking Hertfordshire Health Walks Walk For Life Walks and More DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio Magazine Find them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 2/3/1545 minutesIn this show: In this show we are joined by Nigel Slater, who has been teaching B + E for the past 9 years. B + E refers to your driving licence, being a category B + Extension i.e. a trailer. B + E Off Rd Maneouvre Reversing Sites On Road Uncouple and Couple Rules On Towing Trailer Weight Links Nigel Slater's WesiteDSA - Trailer TowingLynne Barries Website. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on 21/1/15 36 minutesIn this show: In this show we go through some of your correspondence and find out about the 5 whys, look at some CGI examples and mull over motorway speed cameras. Dis-satisfaction Mis-attributation Why Why Why Why Why!? Practical Test Changes CGI Example Motorway Speed Cameras Links - The Five Whys - PDF & CGI Example. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here

Show recorded on 21/1/1555 minutesIn this show: We are joined in the studio by Stephen Garfinkel and we find out what it's really like to take a Standards Check, and we talk about the why's and wherefores of instructing.. DVSA On Twitter Teaching Methods Buzz Words ADI Statistics Check Preperation Zoning Method Terminology Links PRIMARY READING MATERIAL FOR - National Standards for Driver and Rider TrainingADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here

Show recorded on December 18th 201442 minutesIn this show: With Parv from the Watford still in the studio, we take a closer look at the proposals for the practical driving test. New Driving Test Proposals Use Of Sat' Nav's Realsitic Maneouvres Bay Parking Safety Questions On The Move Test Centre Amalgamation Links PRIMARY READING MATERIAL FOR - National Standards for Driver and Rider TrainingADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating ProcedureADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on December 18th 2014 In this show: We are joined in the studio by Parv from the Watford and District Driving Schools Association to help us digest some more correspondence (and chocolote biscuits!) Standard Check Help Mini Workshops Pay For Webinars Emergency Stop Methods of Problem Solving Recap at Lesson Start Driving Test Proposals Links NEW MATERIAL ON DIPOD SITE - National Standards for Driver and Rider TrainingADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating ProcedureADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter accountADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD NotesYou can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD.Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on November 20th 2014 44 minutesIn this show We conclude our look at Training and Learning Stratagies in line with the requirements of the Standards Check. Aproprate and Timely Feedback Consistant Feedback Relevent Positive Feedback Saftey Critical Feedback Following Up Queries Disabled Driver Reflective Logs Links ADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating Procedure ADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio Magazine Find them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on November 20th 201460 minutesIn this show we chat to Vincent Ryan about his new book "Around The Bend", and we go through your corespondence. In this show; Big Learner Relay Around The Bend Correspondence ADI Standards Post Test Training Risks In Standards Check Advanced Driving Qualifications Roundabouts Again! Links ADI National Standards.Amazon Link - Around The BendLam ActionVincent Ryan's website DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on October 23rd 2014 for release on October 27th 38 minutesIn this show we start our series where we take a closer look at what is expected on a Standards Check. In this first one we get about half way through looking at Teaching and Learning Stratagies. In this show; Teaching and Learning Stratagies Teaching Styles Taking Ownership Responding To Faults Links ADI National Standards.. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here

Show recorded on October 23rd 2014 for release on October 27th48 minutesIn this show we look back at the recent ADINJC conference and go though some of your correspondence. In this show; Conference Critique Mr Anonymous Shared Space Roundabout Again Private Sector Standards Check Continental Lorries and ADI Standards Do You Teach Bay Park?

Show recorded on September 8th 2014 for release on October 11th43 minutesIn this show we are joined by one of Nicks ex-pupils. Anna has recently passed her test and we find out about the modifications to the car and the procedure she went through in getting her licence. In this show; Introducing to Anna and the Car Financing The Examination Cameras Naming and Fuelling Cars The Darford Crossing

Show recorded on September 8th 2014 & Released on September 26th42 minutesIn this show we are joined by Peter Marcham who works mainly for RoSPA Driver and Fleet Solutions, which is part of the Road Safety Dept. Peter runs RoSPA advanced courses plus a number of othe specialist courses for business and commercial drivers. In this show; Training To A Standard Motorway Training Motorway Undertaking Left Hand Drive Vehicles Overtaking Test Differation Emergency Driver Training ADI Training

Show recorded on August 21st 2014 & Released on September 12th - 42 minutesIn this show we hear from Rob Cooling about his continuing journey, developing his ADI strategy, and we start our discussion on Parallel Park. In this show; Teaching Philosophy Mind Mapping Questioning Parallel Park Bay Park Links NLP Course Booking..DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on August 21st 2014 & Released on August 22nd - 42 minutesIn which we get some correspondence and the discussion on Roundabouts continues. In this show; Roundabouts Highway Code Ref' Signaling Y Junction Signaling No Signals Confusing Signs Highway Code Changes Straight Lining

Show recorded on July 24th 2014 & Released on August 9th 47 minutes In which we chew over the rights and wrongs of teaching and using roundabouts In this show; Podcast URL Older Driver Assessments Roundabout Now! Unusual Junctions Indicating Shielding Some Local Roundabouts Simplified Signaling Roundabasix Straight Lining LinksOlder Driver stuff DIPOD - itunes URL. . DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio Magazine Find them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below... Word Document file PDF File

Show recorded on July 24th 2014 & Released on July 25th 42 minutesIn which we move the furniture around and catch up on your correspondence amongst other things! In this show; SCOOT Suggestions and A Group Spread The Word No Aggression Here! Modernising Driver Training Driving Licence Changes Links ..DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter accountADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD NotesYou can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD.Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on June 25th 2014 & Released on July 12th - 42 minutesIn which we continue our chat with Kathy Higgins and we learn about running a Franchise. In this show; IMTD Working In Liverpool Cheap Deals Graduated Licences Working A Franchise Car Leasing Business Help

Show recorded on June 25th 2014 & Released on June 27th 42 minutes In which we are joined by Kathy Higgins and we find out who has won our competition and we go through our correspondence In this show; Competition Winner Herts Facebook Pinch Of Aggression Rule Of Thumb Stand' Ch'k Expectaions Young Driver Focus Introducing NASP DVSA Stand' Ch'k Feedback

Show recorded on May 22nd 2014 & Released on June 7th - 42 minutes. In which we get back to basics and discuss some Golden Rules, as well as give you a final chance to win in the first ever DIPOD competition. In this show; NJC and the SC The Golden Rule More Rules MOTs Tyre Changes 20 MPH Limits Interpretation Competition

Show recorded on May 22nd 2014 & Released on May 24th - 41 minutes In this weeks show we have our selves a competition which gives you the opportunity to win a ticket to the ADINJC conference. Be the first to win on DIPOD In this show; NLP Books Events New DL25 Form Use Of Tablets Role Play Manoeuvres Competition

Show recorded on April 23rd 2014 & Released on May 10th - 44 minutes - We are joined in the studio by Chris Bensted. In this show Chris talks to us about NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and how it can help us with our pupils. In this show; NLP, NLP and the learner, Better Rapport, Vark and Vakad, NLP in action, Darren Brown.

Show recorded on April 23rd 2014 - 48 minutes We are joined in the studio by Chris Bensted. This show will be published in two parts, and Chris will be talking to us about NLP in show 72 which will go out in about two weeks time. In this show; Hangovers and Speed Cameras Governing Bodies Standards Check Mis-Information Looking Left At Junctions NASG

Show recorded on March 27th 2014 - 79 minutes - We are joined in the studio by ADINJC chairman Lynne Barrie and talk about the breakdown of the umbrella group NASG and the Standards Check among other things In this show; Working Out Of Town Green Paper Roundabouts V's 4 Way Stop The Ham Positivity Week NASG breakdown Standards Check Roll Play Goal Setting Standards Check Naming DVSA Correspondence Back Early on SC Risk Management Lesson Themes

Show 69 - A Risky Business Show recorded on February 27th 2014 - 79 minutes We go through some of your questions and requests for content. In this show; Teaching Article, Fresh Start Report, Events, SC1 - Unknown Details, Risk Management, Pupil Progress Sheet, One Voice, Celebrity Instructor, Standards Check - Risk, Teaching CCL Style, Mirrors On Traffic Lights, Making and Changing Test Bookings Online,

Show recorded on January 27th 2014 - 79 minutesWith Mawuli Ladzekpo from Roadio Magazine in the studio and our marketing guru David Poole from David Poole and Associates on line. Hot topics include teaching on motorways, use of mirrors, marketing your driving school and Roadio Magazine In this show; ADI's On Motorways, ADI Grading, Mirrors In Pairs, Driving In Snow Debate, Marketing - Referal Fees, Selling Products, Business Fit, Money Back Guarentee, Marketing Mistakes Vouchers Roadio Website and Magazine

Show released on January 10th 2014 - 62 minutes This year our Christmas/New Year special is made up out of off cuts from the cutting room floor. We take a listen to some out-takes from previous shows not aired before - hope you will enjoy! In this show; Eye Sight Check Instructor Grades Looking At Junctions Association History Automatic & Fog Lights

Show recorded on December 13th 2013 79 MinutesWith our special guest in the studio Don Smith. Don is a retired police officer who was in charge of police driver training with the MET police, and he joins us to talk over the GDE Matrix amongst other things. In this show; Girls & Boys Distraction Cruise Control Teaching In Snow Fiat 500 On Test Role Play Use Of Mirrors Cyclists The GDE Standards Check Who Instructs The Instructors? DSA - DVSA Membership Numbers Third Party Test Centres

Show recorded on November 19th 2013 - 75 minutesIn which we introduce our new regular member of the Dipod team, Elliot Pordes In this show; Introductions Notices Client Centred Movember Events Diary Use Of Mirrors Dutch Roundabouts Winter Tyres Autonomous Cars Video Cameras

Show recorded on October 25th 2013 - 89 minutes - We have two guests in the studio, local instructor Elliot Pordes and not so local instructor from Australia Terry Young! In this show; Guinea Parking - Displaying Of L Plates - The Un-healthy ADI - GDL And The Green Paper - Rogue Instructors - EV Vehicle Feedback - Roadio - Events Diary - Foriegn Language Tests & Simulator Training

Show recorded on October 8th 2013 - 77 minutes - We are joined by Paul Tomlin who has claimed the accolade of being the first UK driving school to use an all electric vehicle. - In this show; - Intro, Awards and Events - EV Re-fueling & Driving School Use - Batteries, Drivability & World Ranking - Schools & Insurance - EV History - Flat Batteries - Perpetual Motion & Efficiency - Teaching Eco - Costing & Batteries - Steve's Thoughts - Education & Wifi Charging - Post Drive - Wrap Up -

Show recorded on August 29th 2013 - 79 minutes - We are joined in the Studio by Jackie Willis who runs The DILE website (Learning Environment), presenting Webinars - In this show; Events Diary - Mobility and BSM - Courses In Sweden - Tax Disk Update - In Car Video - One Voice Example - On The Spot Fines Skit - Learners On Motorways - The DILE - Roadio Magazine - Nicks Stats -

Show recorded on August 5th 2013 - 57 minutes - We listen to an "insightful" debate given at this years Fresh Insight Conference In this show; Introductions Improving Our Standing Manditory CPD and A Single Voice Highly Discounted Lessons Impact Of DSA and VOSA Merger The Safe Driving Message

Our special guest in the studio - DSA registrar Mark Magee. In this show; DSA/VOSA Merger Standards Check New Marking Sheet Justifying Change Enhanced Qualification Process Fleet Register Pass Plus Reversing On Test The Theory Test MDT Consultation NJC Workshops