Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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

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

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

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

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 ADINJC Convention  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!

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

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: totallifetherapy@yahoo.com or visit her website at www.total-lifetherapy.co.uk or facebook HERE!   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 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 top 10 faults made during the driving test webinar  ADINJC Scottish Conference

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 ADINJC Scottish Conference You can download a template to record any CPD you have done. DVSA’s mock test webinar from June 2023  DVSA’s top 10 faults made during the driving test webinar  Ordering Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors  Download the mp3 of this show HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)

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 Top 10 Test Fails (DVSA Site) The Stationary Office   Download the mp3 of this show 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 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