Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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 -

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
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Problem Questions - with explanations
Peter Cary's Email

Show recorded on 22/6/16 released on 30/6/16
42 minutes

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 21/3/16
54 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 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

 

Show recorded on 10/12/15 released on 19/12/15
61 minutes

In this show:

 

In this show we talk to Dr Lisa Dorn who authored the book 'Better Driving' in association with the DVSA and is published by the TSO

• Better Driving
• Influencing Behaviour
• Annonamalisation
• DVSA Response
• Affecting Attitudes
• It Won't Happen To Me

 

Links
Better Driving

Show recorded on 19/11/15 released on 2/12/15 -
67 minutes

In this show:

 

We are joined by David Poole over Skype to talk to us about a summit that he is organising for driving instructors at the end of January, and on the phone we have Louise Walsh who reflects on this years Big Learner Relay.

• David In Australia
• Instructors Summit
• Big Learner Result
• Pass Test First Time
• Lease Car Return
• Wrap Up

 

Links
David Poole - Summit

Show recorded on 19/10/15 released on 11/11/15 -
42 minutes

In this show:

 

In this show we take a look at the NASP report and take a listen to some more interviews from the ADINJC Conference.

• NJC Events
• The NASP Report
• Conference Capers
• Collingwood
• Delegate Interviews

 

Links
NASP Report

Show recorded on 19/10/15 released on 15/3/15 -
47 minutes

In which we respond to your correspondence, take a look back at the recent ADINJC conference and listen to some interviews recorded there.

• Puttiing It On For A Standards Check
• Limited Edition Highway Code
• Disconnecting Camera
• NJC's New Patron
• Conference - Delegate Interviews
• Insure The Box
• Delegate - Disability Interviews

Show recorded on 23/9/15 -
48 minutes

 

We continue our conversation with DVSA Registrar Mark Magee into how he weighs up who is a Fit and Proper ADI.

• Motoring Offences
• No Show For Standards Check
• Badges In The Window
• Appeal Costs
• Trainee Licences
• Retrieving Pink Badge
• Test Waiting Times
• New Test Trials
• The Big Learner Relay

 

Links
Current Fit and Proper Document subject to change in the future
The Big Learner Relay

Show recorded on 23/9/15
45 minutes

 

In this and the next show we are joined by Mark Magee, Registrar at the DVSA, who talks to us about the requirements for a Fit and Proper ADI.

• Videoing Lessons
• Overtaking On White Lines
• Cameras and Social Media
• Intro to Mark
• Fit and Proper
• Criminal Convictions
• Policing Removed ADI's

 

Links
Current Fit and Proper Document

Show recorded on 26/8/15 -
78 minutes

 

We are joined in the studio by Lynne Barrie for our celebratory 100th show, and on Skype we are joined by Kathy Higgins, Nigel Slater and David Poole.

• New Test Trials
• 100th
• Kathy Higgins - DVSA Do Have A Heart!
• Country Roads
• Smoking Ban
• Examiners Decision
• Funeral Procession
• Zebras
• Nigel Slater
• David Poole
• Facebook Advertising Video

 

Links
Country Roads - Watch Video
David's Facebook Advertising Video