Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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 2023

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 Learner Relay

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? Aggression Body Cam' Trial Have I Failed? Drive Offs Eye Sight Tests Fraudulent Tests Report Sheet The Standards Check Links DVSA Mock Driving Test Webinar Mock Driving Test Webinar Questions and Answers DVSA Mock Test Advice

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 Examiner Campaigns The Toy Road System Becoming An Examiner Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar) 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!

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 Offences Emergency Vehicles DVSA Booking Changes Short Notice Cancellations Batting the Bots Changing and Charging For Tests Links Disability Driving Instructors .

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 Regulation 106 Interviews - Niel Peak Tim DVSA Books Ray Seagrave Links Book your free place for the Conference and Expo in October 2022 at the Heart Of England Conference Centre

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 Herts Ability Expansion Rates ADI Open Day Taking Bookings Using The Service Country Wide Services Quiz Night Adaptations Links Herts Ability Website Email Herts Ability Previous Dipod featuring Anna

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 Car Links Highway Code Changes

Show recorded 13/12/21 68 minutes In this show we talk with Rob Cooling and expel some myths about electric cars. Presentations Transition To Electric Sound Generators Charging Lesson Fees & Hours Life and Reliability Manufacturing Costs Correspondence Bizarre Questions Running On Empty Facemasks

Show recorded 27/10/21 - released 6/11/21 90 minutes In this show we look back at the recent Expo and Conference held at the heart of England showground and listen to some interesting chats with some of the participants. Auto or Manual? Buy or Lease? Expo 21 Leister Fire Service V.R. Vehicle Speed of Sight Queen Elizabeth Foundation Radio In The Car Examiners Help Electric Thoughts Vapour Trails SADDSA Meeting Test Bots Links Queen Elizabeth Foundation

Show recorded 22/9/21 - released 27/9/21 82 minutes In this show we get an update on the upcoming Expo and Conference on the 10th Oct' (book your place now!). We also discuss in some depth the change to the trigger system for standards checks. Expo Update Local Events CPD 55% Trigger Continuous Faults Badge In The Window Logging Faults Cardington Test Standard Links Book Expo Tickets Expo and Conference Venue: Heart of England Conference & Events Centre Address: Meriden Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8DX, United Kingdom

Show recorded 18/8/21 - released 7/9/21 62 minutes In this show we continue our discussion with Mark Revill-Johnson from New Zealand and amongst other things, we compare notes on how the driving instructor industry compares to the UK. Correspondance Move To New Zealand NZ Licence Conditions Motorbikes Code Zero Advertising Grading System Role Playing Links Code Zero App Book Expo Tickets

Insight To Drive Show recorded 18/8/21 62 minutes This recording has been devided into two shows. In this first show we have two guests on Skype. Firstly Kathy Higgins who talks to us about her new book that is about to be released (26/8/21). Also from New Zealand we speak to Mark Revill-Johnson, who we talk to in more depth in Show 184 (to be released in a couple of weeks time). An Insight To Drive New Zealand Training and Standards NZ Comparison Lesson and Fuel Prices Book Signing Speed Awareness Courses Vacinations and Facemasks Links Insight To Drive - Early Bird Discount Book Expo Tickets