Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast
Being a driving instructor can be lonely business in so far as feedback and ideas are concerned. The Driving Instructors Podcast (DIPOD) is where UK driving instructors can come to find out more about their industry, with news, views, commentary and guests. We are always looking for your feedback too, so remember to - phone us: 08432 892 556 or email us: [email protected]
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Show 222 - Ready To Pass
04/24/2024
Show 222 - Ready To Pass
In this shorter than normal show we find out about the Ready To Pass Campaign, get an update on waiting times and hear about planned ADINJC gatherings in the form of the convention, the conference and the 10 minute take away sessions. Ready To Pass Capaign Ready To Pass Bundle Bad Habits Waiting Times - Recovery Measures ADINJC Convention 10 Minute Take Aways Lane Hogging P Plates
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Show 221 - Hypnotherapy
04/10/2024
Show 221 - Hypnotherapy
Show 221 Hypnotherapy Show recorded on 10/4/24 83 minutes In which we are joined by Hypnotherapist and ADI Alison Edwards and talk of how we can help our students with their anxieties and nerves. Also we respond to some correspondence regarding motorway lessons and Dutch roundabouts. Introductions Motorway Lessons Dutch Roundabouts Mind Works Hypnotherapy Helping Learners Our guest in the Studio Alison Edwards You can contact Alison on: 07900581159 or by email: or visit her website at or facebook CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
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Show 220 - Passless Problems
02/15/2024
Show 220 - Passless Problems
Show recorded on 24/1/24 52 minutes In which we continue our look at the common problems pupils have on their driving test. Moving Off Safely Poor Positioning Responce To Markings Double White Lines Links DVSA’s t
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Show 219 - Udate Your CPD
01/25/2024
Show 219 - Udate Your CPD
Show recorded on 24/1/24 60 minutes In which we take a look at the test centre pass rates and look at updating your CPD Clever Cameras Update Your CPD Pass Rates ADINJC Scottish Conference Links You can to record any CPD you have done. DVSA’s from June 2023 DVSA’s t Ordering Download the mp3 of this show To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)
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Show 218 - Fleecing Learners
11/30/2023
Show 218 - Fleecing Learners
Show recorded on 27/11/23 78 minutes In which we show some displeasure at the DVSA in their response to concerns highlighted about the selling on of driving tests Booking Farce Fleecing Learners Top 10 Test Fails Steering Junctions Turning Right Responding To Traffic Lights Reverse Parking Links Download the mp3 of this show 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
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Show 217 - Expo Reflection
11/01/2023
Show 217 - Expo Reflection
Show recorded on 27/10/23 106 minutes In which we take a look back at a very successful Expo and Conference with some excellent interviews with stall holders and presenters. Speed Indication Virtual Reality THE Stationary Office Visual Scanning Examiner Recruitment Airport Fire Horse Society Independent Driving Lights Down For POR Richard Borges Wrap Up Car Brake Demo Bots of Problems Links
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Show 216 - Tacking Waiting Times
10/09/2023
Show 216 - Tacking Waiting Times
Show recorded on 3/10/23 73 minutes In which we take a look at how the DVSA are looking to get on top of the waiting times for driving tests, as well as some of the prime reasons pupils fail their test. Swapping To Electic Tackling Wait Times Rouge ADIs Test Fails Obs At Junctions Mirrors Changing Direction Move Off Safely Steering Faults Emergency Controlled Stop 20 MPH Links Download the mp3 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
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Show 215 - Expo and Conference 2023
10/03/2023
Show 215 - Expo and Conference 2023
Show recorded on 3/10/23 24 minutes In which we take speak to Richard Borges about the Conference and Expo for driving instructors that is coming up this weekend Links Download the mp3 To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)
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Show 214 - 214 Again!!
08/31/2023
Show 214 - 214 Again!!
In which we take a look at EV particulates and efficiencies and also take a look at the results from the 2023 DVSA Survey Botts, Boffins and Bookings EV Break Systems More Electric Vehicles Survey Results Intro Teaching Checks CPD Legislation Work Capacity and Hours Fuel Types Effects on Lessons and Tests Pupil Preparation Instructor Satisfaction Tools For The Job DVSA Support CPD Health and Caring Links Download the mp3 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 DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
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Show 213 - Working Hours
07/18/2023
Show 213 - Working Hours
Show recorded on 18/07/23 68 minutes In which we answer some correspondence regarding hours and look at the bot problems and how the DVSA are tackeling it amongst many other things! Working Hours Profession Profits Midnight Text Closed Survey Learner Ages Test Booking Problems Data & 3rd Party Services Data Protection Dr Lisa Dorn Zoom Meeting Mentoring Links (Amusing EV Video!) Download the mp3 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
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Show 212 - Mock Test Research
07/13/2023
Show 212 - Mock Test Research
Show recorded on 20/6/23 (released 13/07/23) 40 minutes In this show we take a look at some research done on the use of Mock Tests performed by driving instructors Mock Test Research Mock Tests Reading Traffic Mock Business The Honesst Truth App Launch American Accents NJC Events Links Download the mp3 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
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Show 211 - ADI Survey
06/28/2023
Show 211 - ADI Survey
Show recorded on 20/6/23 101 minutes In this show we run through the DVSA survey that ADIs have been asked to reply to. You can find a link below to the survey itself.. Phonics Personal Inft Lesson Prices Affected Work Student Numbers Remembering Names Your Learners Code Of Practice Your Future National Standards Test Centre Relationship CPD Health and Wellbeing Finally! Round Up Following Through Links Download the mp3 To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)
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Show 210 - Keep On Truckin'
06/03/2023
Show 210 - Keep On Truckin'
Keep On Truckin' Show recorded on 16/5/23 36 minutes Second show recorded after tea and cake! Where we bring discussion on; Car Lights Longer Lorries Wing Mirror Scam Dash Cam Evidence DRB Checks Links
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Show 209 - More Correspondence
05/26/2023
Show 209 - More Correspondence
Show recorded on 18/4/23 50 minutes Where we spend the whole show going through your correspondence with some very interesting comments and dissucusion. Speaking Slow Standards Check Passing Too Many Rates Record Cards Seasonal Experience Coaching Culture Raising Passrates Standards Check Reprise Links
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Show 208 - The President
04/22/2023
Show 208 - The President
Show recorded on 18/4/23 77 minutes With our special guest Lynne Barrie - president of the ADINJC. Emergency Alarm Car Choices Test Cancelations In Car Screens Standards Check Triggers 28 Day and 10 Day changes Mock Tests Student Records Scam Pupils A Listening DVSA Info On Instructors Links
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Show 207 - Honoury Members
03/26/2023
Show 207 - Honoury Members
Show recorded on 17/3/23 65 minutes In which we answer some correspondence take a look at the highway code and look at pedestians and priorities. Mock Tests Highway Code App Pedestrians and Priorities Blue Light Training Part 3 Failures Pass Mark Increase New Highway Code ADINJC Meeting and AGM Honoury Members Conference and Exp In Car Screens and Rules 149 & 150 Links
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Show 206 - A Flexible Approach
03/11/2023
Show 206 - A Flexible Approach
Show recorded on 21/2/23 53 minutes In which we look through a number of topics with some very good information coming out of DVSA. Flexible Locations Test Capacity No Shows Gear Selectio Coasting Top Box Removal Trailer Towing Survey Teaching Towing Lovedy Blog Autonomous Vehicles Links
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Show 205 - Self Driving
02/28/2023
Show 205 - Self Driving
Show recorded on 21/2/23 53 minutes In which we look through a number of topics with some very good information coming out of DVSA. Updated Theory Test Kit Self Driving Electric Charg Test Ready Body Cam' Inappropriate Behaviour Easier Change Of and Swapping Of Test Bookings ADINJC - AGM Expo South '23 Links
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Show 204 - MOTs
02/13/2023
Show 204 - MOTs
Show recorded on 24/1/23 - aired 13/2/23 19 minutes A short show following on and recorded the same day as show 203. In this one, amongst other things, we find out about the history of the MOT. MOT ADINJC 50th Conference/Expo South NJC Payments Links
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Show 203 - Verbal Action
01/28/2023
Show 203 - Verbal Action
Show recorded on 24/1/23 63 minutes In which we spend most of the show responding to some correspodence. Modern Cars Theory Knowledge Correspondence The Isle of Triee Pass Rates Verbal Action 1.67 Million Tests Sunglasses Online Booking Service Examiner Strike Ordit Restart MBE for Mike
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Show 202 - Surveys and Data
11/30/2022
Show 202 - Surveys and Data
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
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Show 201 - Family and Friends
11/01/2022
Show 201 - Family and Friends
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
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Show 200 - Anniversary
09/15/2022
Show 200 - Anniversary
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
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Show 199 - Meet Oncoming
08/24/2022
Show 199 - Meet Oncoming
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
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Show 198 - Mock Tests and Aggression
08/01/2022
Show 198 - Mock Tests and Aggression
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
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Show 197 - DVSA Update
07/21/2022
Show 197 - DVSA Update
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 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
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Show 196 - Teaching Pedestrians
06/25/2022
Show 196 - Teaching Pedestrians
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
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Show 195 - Booking Changes
06/16/2022
Show 195 - Booking Changes
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 .
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Show 194 - Expo South Report
05/28/2022
Show 194 - Expo South Report
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
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Show 193 - Eco Friendly ADI
05/13/2022
Show 193 - Eco Friendly ADI
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
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