Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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 The Stationary Office

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 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!

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 National Conference and Expo '23 Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)

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 RAC Article re-EV Particulates 2023 Survey Results National Conference and Expo '23   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! DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter Account ADINJC on Facebook

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 Batteries Not Included (Amusing EV Video!) Show 106 with Dr Lisa Dorn Spring Conference and Expo '23 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!

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 The Honest Truth App Launch Spring Conference and Expo '23   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!

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   ADI Survey Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)

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   LinksSpring Conference and Expo '23  

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 Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings

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 Spring Conference and Expo '23 ADINJC

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 Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings

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 Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings The new Driver Services Platform Ready To Pass Toolking for ADIs

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 Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage your driving test bookings The new Driver Services Platform Ready To Pass Toolking for ADIs

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 Spring Conference and Expo '23 ADINJC Training and Development courses

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

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