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    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: adi@dipod.co.uk
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    Episodes (219)

    Show 198 - Mock Tests and Aggression

    Show 198 - Mock Tests and Aggression

    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.

    Show 197 - DVSA Update

    Show 197 - DVSA Update

    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


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    Show 195 - Booking Changes

    Show 195 - Booking Changes

    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
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    Show 194 - Expo South Report

    Show 194 - Expo South Report

    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.

    Show 192 - Herts Ability

    Show 192 - Herts Ability

    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

    Show 188 - Hierarchy On The Road

    Show 188 - Hierarchy On The Road

    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 186 - Expo Reflection

    Show 186 - Expo Reflection

    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 185 - Trigger Tests

    Show 185 - Trigger Tests

    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 184 - Perspective From New Zealand

    Show 184 - Perspective From New Zealand

    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

    Show 183 - Insight To Drive

    Show 183 - Insight To Drive

    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).

    Show 182 - Expo '21 Brief

    Show 182 - Expo '21 Brief

    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.

    Show 181 - Dipod meets The Instructor

    Show 181 - Dipod meets The Instructor

    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
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