Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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 Fl...

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 Statis...

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 L...

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 Ba...

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...

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...

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 Cent...

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.