Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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   LinksCurrent 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   LinksCountry Roads - Watch Video David's Facebook Advertising Video

  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 and Funerals! The New Highway Code Dyspraxia A Funeral Cortage Zebra Crossings Too Busy For Price Increase     LinksDyspraxia 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     LinksNASP Survey

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   LinksMobility 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     Links80 Years of Driving TestsDISC

Show 95 - Personal Responsibility  Show recorded on 22/4/15 released on 29/5/15 40 minutesIn 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 midrive  

Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 15/3/15 - 40 minutesIn 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 Walks Dress For Walking Financial Advantage Stragglers Links Herts Direct - Walking Hertfordshire Health Walks Walk For Life Walks and More DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio Magazine Find them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File  

Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 2/3/1545 minutesIn 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 WesiteDSA - Trailer TowingLynne Barries Website. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on 21/1/15 36 minutesIn 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 ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook   Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here    

Show recorded on 21/1/1555 minutesIn 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 Rider TrainingADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here

Show recorded on December 18th 201442 minutesIn 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 TrainingADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating ProcedureADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File  

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 Standards for Driver and Rider TrainingADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating ProcedureADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter accountADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD NotesYou can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD.Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on November 20th 2014 44 minutesIn this show  We conclude our look at Training and Learning Stratagies in line with the requirements of the Standards Check. Aproprate and Timely Feedback Consistant Feedback Relevent Positive Feedback Saftey Critical Feedback Following Up Queries Disabled Driver Reflective Logs Links  ADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating Procedure ADI National Standards for Examiners. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio Magazine Find them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File  

Show recorded on November 20th 201460 minutesIn this show we chat to Vincent Ryan about his new book "Around The Bend", and we go through your corespondence.  In this show; Big Learner Relay Around The Bend Correspondence ADI Standards Post Test Training Risks In Standards Check Advanced Driving Qualifications Roundabouts Again! Links ADI National Standards.Amazon Link - Around The BendLam ActionVincent Ryan's website DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes in either word document format or PDF. Then you can make your own notes and use it towards your CPD. Download from one of the two links below...Word Document filePDF File

Show recorded on October 23rd 2014 for release on October 27th 38 minutesIn this show we start our series where we take a closer look at what is expected on a Standards Check. In this first one we get about half way through looking at Teaching and Learning Stratagies. In this show; Teaching and Learning Stratagies Teaching Styles Taking Ownership Responding To Faults Links ADI National Standards.. DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJCADINJC WebsiteADINJC Twitter account ADINJC on Facebook Our Partners Roadio MagazineFind them here

Show recorded on October 23rd 2014 for release on October 27th48 minutesIn this show we look back at the recent ADINJC conference and go though some of your correspondence. In this show; Conference Critique Mr Anonymous Shared Space Roundabout Again Private Sector Standards Check Continental Lorries and ADI Standards Do You Teach Bay Park?

Show recorded on September 8th 2014 for release on October 11th43 minutesIn this show we are joined by one of Nicks ex-pupils. Anna has recently passed her test and we find out about the modifications to the car and the procedure she went through in getting her licence. In this show; Introducing to Anna and the Car Financing The Examination Cameras Naming and Fuelling Cars The Darford Crossing