Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded on 17/6/26 released 2nd July 38 minutes In which we take a look at some new questions that have been added to the theory test. Defibrillators  Heart Attack New Questions Links National Conference & Expo '26 - National Conference & Expo '26 Un-0fficial Booking Risks The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk

Show recorded on 17/6/26  74 minutes In which we talk with ADINJC president Lynne Barrie and take an early days look at how the change in the booking rules is going, and we look at how the training of PDIs is progressing. ADINJC Activities Hot Water Changes Booking Tests Legal Sites Listening Ear Part 2 & 3 Examiners Ordit Pink Badge Changing Lesson Plan Coaching Adapting Lesson Links National Con...

Show recorded on 8/5/26 77 minutes In which we go through another set of consultation  questions and discuss the need for a minimum learning period for learner drivers.   Further mandatory requirements  What age Time period Theory test certificate extension Minimum number of hours Mandatory logbook Mandatory e-learning Exemptions Revoked licenses  Links Consultation Form (until 11th May)   CPD Not...

Show recorded on 31/3/26 - released 09/4/26 40 minutes In which we discuss the rights and wrongs of 'slingshotting' a roundabout and dealing with various busy junctions. Slingshot Motorway Driving Impatience Busy Junctions One Way Street Petrol 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. Do...

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 i...

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 ad...

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...

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...

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...

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 downloa...

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...

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 ADI...

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 A...

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....

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....

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. Di...

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. Di...

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...

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...

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 change...

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 -...

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...

Show recorded on 25/4/25  57 minutes In this show we have our special guest Graham Feest in the studio, who is a road safety expert and president of the IMTD (Institute of Master Tutors of Driving)   Speed Workshop Speed Limits Safe System Approach  Reading The Road New Instructors Learning To Drive Prison Sentences Older Drivers   Links   Institute of Master Tutors of Driving ADINJC/Intelligent I...

Show recorded on 28/3/25  68 minutes In this show we read through a couple of letters and catch up on waiting times and the new test cancellation rules.   Part 2 or Part 3 Waiting Times 150 Test Bookings Safe To Drive Cancellation Notification Aggressive Candidates ADINJC Expo   Links ADINJC/Intelligent Instructor Convention 2025 New Test Cancellation Rules CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes...

Show recorded on 21/2/25 - Released March 11th 42 minutes In this show we mull over the advantages of sitting in on a driving test and factors that affect our pupils in the car.   Sitting In On Test Stopping For Pedestrians Signing Log Book Hands On Ready To Pass Factors That Affect Pupils Smart Motorway Re-Join Links ADINJC Events (Convention 2025) CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and the...