Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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 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!

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 Highway Code Rules as discussed

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 Disability Driving Instructors .

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 Book your free place for the Conference and Expo in October 2022 at the Heart Of England Conference Centre

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

Show recorded 29/4/22 released 4/5/22 63 minutes In this show we talk to James Hinkins from Herts Ability and learn about what is involved in teaching pupils with various disabilities. Herts Ability open day - 28/6/22 at: Weltech Centre Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AA Email: info@hertsability.org.uk About Herts Ability Referrals Assessments Working With Clients Scary Situations Literal Interpretations Herts Ability Expansion Rates ADI Open Day Taking Bookings Using The Service Country Wide Services Quiz Night Adaptations Links Herts Ability Website Email Herts Ability Previous Dipod featuring Anna

Show recorded 18/3/22 released 5/4/22 26 minutes A short show where we catch up on things that we didn't have time for in the previous show!! Conference & Expo South '22 Tests Normalised NJC Chairman's message Fuel and Lesson Prices Links Conference & Expo South Booking

Show recorded 18/3/22 68 minutes In which we chat with Richar Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the upcoming Conference and Expo South. Petrol Prices Conference & Expo South '22 Promotion Outdoor Activities Auto Lessons Local Drivers Road Density Parallel Parking Fun 8 Track Links Conference & Expo Booking

Show recorded 16/2/22 108 minutes In which we take a close look at the latest changes to the highway code and how we teach it. The Code - Junctions Traffic Speeds Cyclists Horses Relevant Speed Use Of Video The Test 10 and 28 Day Rule Eyesight Tests Out Of Hours Tests Cycle Stop Lines Links A Look Inside the New Highway Code Highway Code Changes

Show recorded 19/1/22 94 minutes In which we take a deep dive into the upcoming law changes relating to the Highway code, and we also re-introduce our 'How Do You Teach That' feature and we look at Parking On The Right. H1 - H2 & H3 Lorrys Turning Deaf Packs KSI Stats Back On The Road Instruction Standards Covid Effects Test Centre Closures Road Users and Learners Park On The Right Phone Use In Car Links Highway Code Changes

Show recorded 13/12/21 68 minutes In this show we talk with Rob Cooling and expel some myths about electric cars. Presentations Transition To Electric Sound Generators Charging Lesson Fees & Hours Life and Reliability Manufacturing Costs Correspondence Bizarre Questions Running On Empty Facemasks

Show recorded 27/10/21 - released 6/11/21 90 minutes In this show we look back at the recent Expo and Conference held at the heart of England showground and listen to some interesting chats with some of the participants. Auto or Manual? Buy or Lease? Expo 21 Leister Fire Service V.R. Vehicle Speed of Sight Queen Elizabeth Foundation Radio In The Car Examiners Help Electric Thoughts Vapour Trails SADDSA Meeting Test Bots Links Queen Elizabeth Foundation

Show recorded 22/9/21 - released 27/9/21 82 minutes In this show we get an update on the upcoming Expo and Conference on the 10th Oct' (book your place now!). We also discuss in some depth the change to the trigger system for standards checks. Expo Update Local Events CPD 55% Trigger Continuous Faults Badge In The Window Logging Faults Cardington Test Standard Links Book Expo Tickets Expo and Conference Venue: Heart of England Conference & Events Centre Address: Meriden Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8DX, United Kingdom

Show recorded 18/8/21 - released 7/9/21 62 minutes In this show we continue our discussion with Mark Revill-Johnson from New Zealand and amongst other things, we compare notes on how the driving instructor industry compares to the UK. Correspondance Move To New Zealand NZ Licence Conditions Motorbikes Code Zero Advertising Grading System Role Playing Links Code Zero App Book Expo Tickets

Insight To Drive Show recorded 18/8/21 62 minutes This recording has been devided into two shows. In this first show we have two guests on Skype. Firstly Kathy Higgins who talks to us about her new book that is about to be released (26/8/21). Also from New Zealand we speak to Mark Revill-Johnson, who we talk to in more depth in Show 184 (to be released in a couple of weeks time). An Insight To Drive New Zealand Training and Standards NZ Comparison Lesson and Fuel Prices Book Signing Speed Awareness Courses Vacinations and Facemasks Links Insight To Drive - Early Bird Discount Book Expo Tickets

Show recorded 28/7/21 62 minutes In this show we speak to Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the magazine and the upcoming Expo and Conference on October 10th. Intelligent Instructor Magazine Intelligent Instructor Plus Conference and Expo Centre Of England Booking Tickets Scalping Expo Activities DVSA Safe Driving For Life Site Invisible Car Proposed Law Change - Seat Belts Proposed Law Change - Towing Trailers Police Photo Access Links Intelligent Instructor Website Book Expo Tickets Book Expo Tickets DVSA - Safe Driving For Life

Show recorded 23/6/21 80 minutes In this show we are joined by Terry Cook and we talk over a number of topics including Terry's own podcasts, The Instructor and 5 Minute Theory Introducing Terry Booking A Test Lesson Prices Attitudes To Learning To Drive Anti Social Media The 5 Minute Theory Going Metric Stopping Distance The Instructor Cycle Savvy Vehicle Modifications NJC Membership Structure

Show recorded 26/5/21 65 minutes In this show we cover a large number of subjects, many revolving around the practical test after the lockdown. Expo 2021 The Covid Effect Back Early Pass Rates Booking Tests Terminating Tests Booking Trolls Electric Vehicles on Test Failing Reasons Car Parks Emergency Alerts Cycling Initiative

Show recorded 7/4/21 57 minutes In todays show we are joined by Andrew Love who is on the ADINJC board as their training officer. Amongst many topics we speak about working out your business costings, electric cars and core skills. Webinars NJC Training Dyslexia Lesson Prices Business Costing Financing Electric Cars Single Pedal Demonstration Electric Costings Core Skills Green Number Plates Links Let's Instruct Academy 2021 ADI 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 PDF File from Here! DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC ADINJC Website ADINJC Twitter Account ADINJC on Facebook

Show recorded 17/3/21 73 minutes After a bit of a break over the recent lock down period, we gather once again get together over Skype to look to the resumption of being able to get back to work once again. The end of lockdown is nigh! Booking Tests DVSA New CEO Mock Tests Correspondance MoT's Mobile Phone Use ALKS ISAT Stop the E Stop Green Number Plates Parking On The Pavement Clean Air Driving Abroard Close Proximity