Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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 Driving Hub website As discussed on the show - well worth a visit!

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 Agency

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

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 Fleet Motorway Training Licence Following Distance Motorway Psychology Brake Lights Logged Hours New Registrar Skills and Techniques   Links National Standards

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 Statistics National Standards Performance Standards Statistics Driving Test Fails   Links Rob Cooling

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 Levels NJC Training New Driving Test NJC Conference Motorway Training L Drivers David Poole   Links NJC Training Courses- ADINJC Conference  

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 Based Marking DVSA at Conference Traffic Policing   Links ADINJC Conference

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