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]

Show 239 - Cancelling Time 04/02/2025

Show 239 - Cancelling Time Show recorded on 28/3/25 68 minutes In this show we read through a couple of letters and catch up on waiting times and the new test cancellation rules. Part 2 or Part 3 Waiting Times 150 Test Bookings Safe To Drive Cancellation Notification Aggressive Candidates ADINJC Expo Links CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/35975485

Show 238 - Sitting In 03/11/2025

Show 238 - Sitting In Show recorded on 21/2/25 - Released March 11th 42 minutes In this show we mull over the advantages of sitting in on a driving test and factors that affect our pupils in the car. Sitting In On Test Stopping For Pedestrians Signing Log Book Hands On Ready To Pass Factors That Affect Pupils Smart Motorway Re-Join Links CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/35633340

Show 237 - Disabled Driving 02/25/2025

Show 237 - Disabled Driving Show recorded on 21/2/25 73 minutes In this show we are joined by Michael Gambin who specialises in teaching those with disabilities to drive. We go through the pro's and con's of getting involved with this kind of work. Links CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/35411725

Show 236 - 7 Point Plan 01/27/2025

Show 236 - 7 Point Plan Show recorded on 22/1/25 80 minutes In this show we look at some more correspondence' and we examine the DVSA's seven point plan to get on top of the test waiting times. Links CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/35030100

Show 235 - Short Wait Re-Test 12/18/2024

Show 235 - Short Wait Re-Test Show recorded on 29/11/24 53 minutes In this show we look through a number of correspondence' and answer questions on bike lanes, examiner discretion, ADI training woes. We also look at a very interesting idea to help relieve the problems of the the long wait times for driving tests. Bike Lane Etiquette Waiting Time Problems Giving Up Short Wait Re-test Financial Considerations Examiner Discretion Training Woes Links CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/34513945

Show 234 - Even Better Driving 12/02/2024

Show 234 - Even Better Driving Show recorded on 29/11/24 76 minutes In this show we talk to Dr Lisa Dorn about the third edition of her book which is published by the DVSA called 'Better Driving' Brain Change Vehicle Autonomy Selfish Drivers Impatience Stress Safe System Approach Junction Analysis Autonomous Future New Book Additions Modern Tech Driving Skills E-Learning Courses Drink and Drugs Links CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/34248930

Show 233 - Error 15 11/02/2024

Show 233 - Error 15 Show 233 Error 15 Show recorded on 16/10/24 57 minutes In this show we discuss Graduated Driving Licenses, get to grips with Error 15 and find out where we stand with Speed Limiters on cars. Number Plates 15 Yrs Old Error 15 Elderly Tests (GDL) Graduated Driving License Australian UHPV Test Lamborghini On Test Speed Limiters Passing On Alan CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your /episode/index/show/dipod/id/33755817

Show 232 - Harvest Moon 10/07/2024

Show 232 - Harvest Moon Show 232 Harvest Moon Show recorded on 18/9/24 51 minutes In this show amongst other things we take a look at how an ADI should go about coaching the Park On the Right exercise. Harvest Moon Manoeuvres Moving Over Reference Point Safe Place Reversing Questions Stop or Not Observations Government Planning Petrol Prices CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/33361852

Show 231 - Sleeping On The Job 09/23/2024

Show 231 - Sleeping On The Job Show 231 Sleeping On The Job Show recorded on 18/9/24 43 minutes In this show we cover some correspondence and look forward to the National Conference and Expo for 2024. Sleeping On The Job Working Overtime Test Charges Lauren's Response Special Needs Rant Realised Fake Tests National Conference and Expo CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/33171682

Show 230 - Test Booking Rant 09/03/2024

Show 230 - Test Booking Rant Show recorded on 16/8/24 54 minutes In this show we get carried away ranting about the driving test booking situation! Car Music Risk of Apps App Info Data Usage Savvy Action Fraud Data Safe Stolen Identity Government Problems CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/32878070

Show 229 - Lauren's Letter 08/18/2024

Show 229 - Lauren's Letter Show recorded on 16/8/24 51 minutes In this show we work our way through a thought provoking letter regarding driving instructor attitudes and work practices! Flowers and Donkeys Lauren's Letter Testing Instructors Phone Use International License Police Stop Timing Lessons Deaf Lessons CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your The ADINJC sponsors Dipod. Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at /episode/index/show/dipod/id/32628912

Show 228 - Trackers 07/31/2024

Show 228 - Trackers Show recorded on 12/7/24 - released 31/7/24 38 minutes In this show we take a look at the use of dash-cams, talk about the independent drive and look back at the good old days. Tracker Independent Drive Lost On Test Police and Dash-cam Insurance and Trackers Reverse Cameras Learning Timescale Lesson Prices The Good Old Days /episode/index/show/dipod/id/32370782

Show 227 - Test Scandals 07/19/2024

Show 227 - Test Scandals Show recorded on 12/7/24 84 minutes In this show we take a look at the state of the driving test booking system and read through some articles on the subject. Waiting Times Phone Lines Sport Car Design Sue's Article DVSA At Fault Multiple Retakes Test Fails Over A Barrel /episode/index/show/dipod/id/32210882

Show 226 - The Test 07/03/2024

Show 226 - The Test Show recorded on 11/6/24 - released 3/7/24 59 minutes In this show we still have ex-examiner Ali Saddique in the studio for the second recording of the day. We talk mainly over the driving test and preparing pupils and PDIs for their exams. Introductions Ordit Registration Riding On A Test Test Instruction E Stop Speed Setting An Example PDI Training Mirrors In Pairs /episode/index/show/dipod/id/31998657

Show 225 - Standards Check Preparation 06/14/2024

Show 225 - Standards Check Preparation Show recorded on 11/6/24 59 minutes In this show we are joined by ex-examiner Ali Saddique where we go in depth into preparing for the Standards Check and the best approaches to take. Also an apology for potentially rude word in previous show! Introductions Standards Checks Part 3 Exams Teaching Standards Check Test Approaches Lesson Hours Adapting Standards Checks Test Preparation Pupil Choice Examiner Training An Apology /episode/index/show/dipod/id/31745342

Show 224 - ISAs 05/15/2024

Show 224 - ISAs Show recorded on 3/5/24 - released 15th May 38 minutes In this show we find out in depth about ISAs (maybe not what you expect), cruise control, turbo roundabouts and Uber Lessons. Intelligent Speed Assist Getaway Drivers Fully Active Cruise Control Sat' Nav' Probs' Turbo Roundabouts Uber Lessons Diddly Squat /episode/index/show/dipod/id/31309252

Show 223 - Waiting Times 05/03/2024

Show 223 - Waiting Times Show recorded on 3/5/24 62 minutes In this show we answer some correspondence regarding test waiting times and some alternative feelings regarding P-Plates. Test Waiting Times Booking Test Problems Limiting Test Swaps Fixing Problems P - Plates Following Distance Instructor Stories Links CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your /episode/index/show/dipod/id/31104603

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/30972628

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/30766643

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/29966483

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) /episode/index/show/dipod/id/29646923

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/28874128

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/28491155

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/28270001

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) /episode/index/show/dipod/id/28212647

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/27905514

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/27502545

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/27453174

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) /episode/index/show/dipod/id/27313944

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 /episode/index/show/dipod/id/27035253

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