Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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...

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 t...

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 p...

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 Goo...

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 Nex...

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 abov...

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 D...

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 A...

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