Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded on 20/6/23  (released 13/07/23) 40 minutes In this s h ow we take a look at some research done on the use of Mock Tests performed by driving instructors Mock Test Research Mock Tests Reading Traffic Mock Business The Honesst Truth App Launch American Accents NJC Events Links The Honest Truth App Launch Spring Conference and Expo '23   Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click a...

Show recorded on 20/6/23 101 minutes In this show we run through the DVSA survey that ADIs have been asked to reply to. You can find a link below to the survey itself.. Phonics Personal Inft Lesson Prices Affected Work Student Numbers Remembering Names Your Learners Code Of Practice Your Future National Standards Test Centre Relationship CPD Health and Wellbeing Finally! Round Up Following Through...

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   Links Spring Conference and Expo '23  

Show recorded on 18/4/23 50 minutes   Where we spend the whole show going throu gh 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 a...

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 P...

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 n...

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...

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 Lea...

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? Ag...

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 Ex...

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 Of...

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 R...

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: info@hertsability.org.uk About Herts Ability Referrals Assessments Working With Clients Scary Situations Literal Interpretations...

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 Ca...