Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded on 3/3/16 released 21/3/16 54 minutes     In this show we talk to David Poole and take a look back at how the Business Summit went and the response it's generated. Dealing With Roundabouts Emergency Vehicles A Bit Of Humour Hazard Light Use Test Centre Availabilty Summit In Hindsight Altas Brookings Suggestive Selling David's Presentation Speed Of Sight

Show recorded on 10/2/16 36 minutes   In which we cover a range of topics from petrol prices to how we should react to emergency vehicles. Petrol Prices Red Light Blue Light Car Insurance Emergency Vehicles - Reprise Smoking Signs How Do You Do That The ADI Times

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   Links David'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 19/12/15 61 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   Links Better 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...

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   Links NASP 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   Links Current Fit and Proper Document subject to change in the future...

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   Links Current 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   Links Country Roads - Wa...

  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 a nd Funerals! The New Highway Code Dyspraxia A Funeral Cortage Zebra Crossings Too Busy For Price Increase     Links Dyspraxia 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     Links NASP Su...

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   Links Mobility 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     Links 80 Years of Driving Tests DISC

Show 95 - Personal Responsibility  Show recorded on 22/4/15 released on 29/5/15 40 minutes In 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...

Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 15/3/15 - 40 minutes In 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...

Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 2/3/15 45 minutes In 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 Wesite DSA - Trailer Towing Lynne...

Show recorded on 21/1/15 36 minutes In 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 ADINJC ADIN...

Show recorded on 21/1/15 55 minutes In 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 Ri...

Show recorded on December 18th 2014 42 minutes In 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 Training AD...

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 St...