Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded on 17/3/17 released on 30/4/17 65 minutes In this show:   We have James Quin in the studio and we talk about the new part three, sat nav's on test and we find out about the charitable organisation Speed Of Sight as recorded at David Pooles business conference. Part Three Speed Of Sight Sat Nav On Test Autonomous Cars Pass Rates Car Park Rules   Links

Show recorded on 17/3/17 released on 25/3/17 55 minutes In this show: We are joined by James Quin from the ADINJC and we talk about NJC membership and the selection of training programs that are on offer. Also we have the first of a number of interviews made at the recent business summit in Mansfield, and we here talk with the main organiser David Poole. ADINJC Membership Local Groups Membership Levels NJC Training New Driving Test NJC Conference Motorway Training L Drivers David Poole   Links NJC Training Courses- ADINJC Conference  

Show released on 24/1/17 30 minutes In this show:   In this show we go back to the ADINJC conference that was held back in October of last year. The final session of the day was a question and answer debate that proved very popular. Fielding the questions was Neil Peek and it was introduced by Lynne Barrie. ADI Representation Grading ADIs Test Centre Pass Rates ADIs and Examiners at Fault Fault Based Marking DVSA at Conference Traffic Policing   Links ADINJC Conference

Show recorded on 14/12/16 released on 2/1/17 62 minutes Over Skype we have a chat with Eve Wakefield from Driving Instructor Services. Eve Wakefield 30 Day Trial Updating Diary Professional Support Costings Websites NASP Client Centred Links Driving Instructor Services

Show recorded on 18/11/16 36 minutes     In which we look forward to David Poole's ADI Summit which takes place on the 29th of January. David Poole The Challenge Bev Slater The Crystal Ball Why A Franchise Difficult People Investing In Yourself   Links ADI Summit

Show recorded on 18/11/16 released 6/12/16 46 minutes     In this show we take a look back at the ADINJC conference and listen to some interviews from the NJC team and the delegates attending the event.. The Team Delegates Trade Stands Louise - Children In Need Finale Trip in an Electric Car

Show recorded on 5/10/16 32 minutes   In which we catch up with your correspondence. Speed Signage Booking Services Highway Code Rules Test Income Test Figures Car Advice    

Show recorded on October 5th 2016 released October 20th   In which we are visited by Mark and Mi Ae from America and they give us an insight into their trip to see how us Brits do it and the way things are in the states regarding learning to drive.. 75 minutes Mark Butcher Introduction Mi Ae Lipe Introduction Trips Purpose 30 Hours Theory US Test Content Stick Shift Fact Finding Four Way Stop Ride Alongs Trip Organisation   Links Mi Ae's Blog Page

Show recorded on August 19th 2016 released September 26th 2016! 40 minutes   In which we look at driverless cars, a look at the consultation on the proposals for the new L test amongst other things Test Waiting Times New Theory Test Centres Add Grade To Find Your Nearest Driverless Cars New Driving Test Proposals Sat nav Pulling Up On The Right On Motorways?    

Show recorded on August 19th 2016 released on August 20th - 42 minutes   We are joined in the studio by Marnie and we go though some correspondence including one from the DVSA regarding our recent shows on the theory test questions. Log Books Test Booking Practice Interior Mirrors Filming and Recording Tests Redress On Theory Book Questions Case Study Question Theory Test Feedback Time For Coffee Missing Number Plates

Show recorded on 22/6/16 released on 15/7/16 42 minutes In this show:   In this show we continue our chat with Peter Cary and take a look at some of the adaptations that he has had done to his car in his quest to help disabled driviers. Adaptatations Left Accelerator Platooning Box Junctions Language Expert Plain English   Links . Problem Questions - with explanations Peter Cary's Email

Show recorded on 22/6/16 released on 30/6/16 42 minutes In this show: We are joined by Peter Cary and we talk about the problems that autistic and people who's first language is not English have when working at their theory tests. This is the first of two shows where we tackle this issue, so some very good points to come in the second show too. Correspondance Lost Tests Speed Limit Signs Test Centre News Intro Peter Cary Questions Firey Questions Final Question

Show released on 1/6/16 36 minutes In this show:   In this show we take a look at some of the theory questions, find out the reasons for some test cancellations and generally chat about all things ADI - Freewheeling!. Theory Test Questions Failing Theory Tests DVSA Cancellations Test Centre Moves    

Show recorded on 8/4/16 released on 2/5/16 69 minutes Over Skype we have a very interesting chat with the one time Chief Executive of the DVSA Alastair Peoples. Waiting Times Petition Alastair Peoples DVSA Business Plan CPD & Earned Recognition Public Awareness New Test and Changing Legislation Working in the Private Sector Digitising The Test Links ADINJC make your own Video course.

Show recorded on 3/3/16 released 7/4/16 40 minutes     In this show we chat to Paul Caddick about the recent launch of the new magazine for driving instructors, 'Intelligent Instructor'. Paul Caddick Independence Associations Publishers Future Plans Phone Fixed Penalty   Links Intelligent Instructor Magazine website.

Show recorded on 3/3/16 released 21/3/1654 minutes     In this show we talk to David Poole and take a look back at how the Business Summit went and the response it's generated. Dealing With Roundabouts Emergency Vehicles A Bit Of Humour Hazard Light Use Test Centre Availabilty Summit In Hindsight Altas Brookings Suggestive Selling David's Presentation Speed Of Sight

Show recorded on 10/2/16 36 minutes   In which we cover a range of topics from petrol prices to how we should react to emergency vehicles. Petrol Prices Red Light Blue Light Car Insurance Emergency Vehicles - Reprise Smoking Signs How Do You Do That The ADI Times

Show recorded on February 1st 2016 released February 11th   In which we chat over coaching at roundabouts amongst other things. 42 minutes NJC Update Trial Test Application Closes Emergency Stops Roundabout Coaching Blue Light Training   LinksDavid's Poole's Summit Facebook Page  

Show recorded on December 10th 2015 released February 3rd 2016! 40 minutes   Recorded before Christmas 2015 and not released until now (February 2016) we chat about Hazard Lights, find out how to do that, and talk about booking tests amongst other things. Hazard Warnings Daft Lights How Do You Do That - Steer Backwards Driving Test Fee Refund No Show For Test Booking Company's New Test Trials

Show recorded on June 1st 2015 released on June 29th - 42 minutes   We go back to the ADINJC conference and take a listen to a panel of leading ADIs in Question Time, chaired by the well know voice from the BBC - James Luckhurst. Log Books 10 Year Refresher Lesson Respect For ADIs Graduated Licensing Transport Minister Changes Favourite Instructor Advice