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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 99 - Dyspraxia Examined

    Show 99 - Dyspraxia Examined

     

    Show 99 - Dyspraxia Examined

     

    Show recorded on July 8th 2014 released August 11th
    41 minutes

     

    In which we take a look at the new highway code, learn about Dyspraxia and discuss Zebra Crossings and Funerals!

    • The New Highway Code
    • Dyspraxia
    • A Funeral Cortage
    • Zebra Crossings
    • Too Busy For Price Increase

     

     

    Links
    Dyspraxia Foundation
    Dyspraxia Driving Sheet
    Dyspraxia In Secondary Schools (PDF)

     

    Show 98 - Assessing ADI's

    Show 98 - Assessing ADI's

     

     


    Show recorded on July 8th 2014 released July 21st
    55 minutes

     

     

    We take a look at the NASP survey and discuss the questions, and answer your correspondence and put the record straight.

    • NASP Survey
    • Performance Criteria
    • Pass/Failure Rate
    • Elite ADI's
    • Check Test Compensation
    • Paper Counterpart
    • Driving Ability For Test
    • Test Fit For Prupose
    • Sat Nav Placement
    • Borehamwood Test Centre

     

     

    Links
    NASP Survey

    Show 95 - Personal Responsibility

    Show 95 - Personal Responsibility

    Show 95 - Personal Responsibility

     Show recorded on 22/4/15 released on 29/5/15

    40 minutes


    In this show:

    In this show we are joined by David Poole and we talk about the benefits and pitfalls of social media on our Driving School businesses.

    • David Poole
    • Personal Responsibility
    • Malicious Content
    • Facebook
    • Family Life
    • Facebook Changes and Effects
    • Google Ranking

    Links
    David Poole.

     

    Show 93 - 'appy Days Are 'ere Again

    Show 93 - 'appy Days Are 'ere Again

    Show recorded on 25/3/15 released on 4/4/15
    50 minutes -


    In this show: 

    In this show we speak to Neil Beaver from Robo Soul to talk about his apps, and Henry Dunn from midrive to discuss their offerings to ADI's and their pupils.

    • Job Opportunity
    • Nigel and Examining Positions
    • Road Pad
    • Road Board
    • Reflective Log
    • Popular App
    • Money Making
    • midrive
    • Financing

    Links
    Robosoul Website
    Roadio Job Opportunity
    midrive

     

    Show 92 - The Walking Rule

    Show 92 - The Walking Rule

    Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 15/3/15 -
    40 minutes


    In this show:

    In this show we have a very interesting chat with Matthew Green from Hertfordshire Council talking to us about keeping healthy by walking. As is commen with other councils across the country, Hertfordshire Council puts on walks for free which are designed to help keep us fit and active.

    • Handbrake Ratchet
    • Driverless Cars
    • Health Walks
    • Dress For Walking
    • Financial Advantage
    • Stragglers

    Links
    Herts Direct - Walking
    Hertfordshire Health Walks
    Walk For Life
    Walks and More

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    ADINJC on Facebook

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    Show 91 - B + E = Diversification

    Show 91 - B + E = Diversification

    Show recorded on 18/2/15 released on 2/3/15
    45 minutes


    In this show:

    In this show we are joined by Nigel Slater, who has been teaching B + E for the past 9 years. B + E refers to your driving licence, being a category B + Extension i.e. a trailer.

    • B + E
    • Off Rd Maneouvre
    • Reversing Sites
    • On Road
    • Uncouple and Couple
    • Rules On Towing
    • Trailer Weight

    Links
    Nigel Slater's Wesite
    DSA - Trailer Towing
    Lynne Barries Website.

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
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    ADINJC Twitter account
    ADINJC on Facebook

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    Show 90 - Why Why Why Why Why?

    Show 90 - Why Why Why Why Why?

    Show recorded on 21/1/15
    36 minutes


    In this show:

    In this show we go through some of your correspondence and find out about the 5 whys, look at some CGI examples and mull over motorway speed cameras.

    • Dis-satisfaction
    • Mis-attributation
    • Why Why Why Why Why!?
    • Practical Test Changes
    • CGI Example
    • Motorway Speed Cameras

     

    Links -
    The Five Whys - PDF &
    CGI Example.

     

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
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    Show 89 - Experience Counts

    Show 89 - Experience Counts

    Show recorded on 21/1/15
    55 minutes


    In this show:

    We are joined in the studio by Stephen Garfinkel and we find out what it's really like to take a Standards Check, and we talk about the why's and wherefores of instructing..

    • DVSA On Twitter
    • Teaching Methods
    • Buzz Words
    • ADI Statistics
    • Check Preperation
    • Zoning Method
    • Terminology

    Links
    PRIMARY READING MATERIAL FOR - National Standards for Driver and Rider Training
    ADI National Standards for Examiners.

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
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    ADINJC Twitter account
    ADINJC on Facebook

    Our Partners Roadio Magazine
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    Show 88 - Practical Test Proposals

    Show 88 - Practical Test Proposals

    Show recorded on December 18th 2014
    42 minutes


    In this show:

    With Parv from the Watford still in the studio, we take a closer look at the proposals for the practical driving test.

    • New Driving Test Proposals
    • Use Of Sat' Nav's
    • Realsitic Maneouvres
    • Bay Parking
    • Safety Questions On The Move
    • Test Centre Amalgamation

    Links
    PRIMARY READING MATERIAL FOR - National Standards for Driver and Rider Training
    ADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating Procedure
    ADI National Standards for Examiners.

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
    ADINJC Website
    ADINJC Twitter account
    ADINJC on Facebook

    Our Partners Roadio Magazine
    Find them here




    CPD Notes
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    Show 87 - Where's Walling

    Show 87 - Where's Walling

    Show recorded on December 18th 2014 

    In this show:

    We are joined in the studio by Parv from the Watford and District Driving Schools Association to help us digest some more correspondence (and chocolote biscuits!)

    • Standard Check Help
    • Mini Workshops
    • Pay For Webinars
    • Emergency Stop
    • Methods of Problem Solving
    • Recap at Lesson Start
    • Driving Test Proposals

    Links 
    NEW MATERIAL ON DIPOD SITE - National Standards for Driver and Rider Training
    ADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating Procedure
    ADI National Standards for Examiners.

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
    ADINJC Website
    ADINJC Twitter account
    ADINJC on Facebook

    Our Partners Roadio Magazine
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    Show 86 - More Teaching and Learning Stratagies

    Show 86 - More Teaching and Learning Stratagies

    Show recorded on November 20th 2014
    44 minutes


    In this show 

    We conclude our look at Training and Learning Stratagies in line with the requirements of the Standards Check.

    • Aproprate and Timely Feedback
    • Consistant Feedback
    • Relevent Positive Feedback
    • Saftey Critical Feedback
    • Following Up Queries
    • Disabled Driver
    • Reflective Logs

    Links 
    ADI Standards Check - Standard National Operating Procedure
    ADI National Standards for Examiners.

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
    ADINJC Website
    ADINJC Twitter account
    ADINJC on Facebook

    Our Partners Roadio Magazine
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    Show 85 - Around The Bend

    Show 85 - Around The Bend

    Show recorded on November 20th 2014
    60 minutes


    In this show we chat to Vincent Ryan about his new book "Around The Bend", and we go through your corespondence. 

    In this show;

    • Big Learner Relay
    • Around The Bend
    • Correspondence
    • ADI Standards
    • Post Test Training
    • Risks In Standards Check
    • Advanced Driving Qualifications
    • Roundabouts Again!

    Links
    ADI National Standards.
    Amazon Link - Around The Bend
    Lam Action
    Vincent Ryan's website

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
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    ADINJC Twitter account
    ADINJC on Facebook

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    Show 84 - Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Show 84 - Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Show recorded on October 23rd 2014 for release on October 27th
    38 minutes


    In this show we start our series where we take a closer look at what is expected on a Standards Check. In this first one we get about half way through looking at Teaching and Learning Stratagies.

    In this show;

    • Teaching and Learning Stratagies
    • Teaching Styles
    • Taking Ownership
    • Responding To Faults

    Links
    ADI National Standards.
    .

    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
    ADINJC Website
    ADINJC Twitter account
    ADINJC on Facebook

    Our Partners Roadio Magazine
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    Show 82 - Motorbility

    Show 82 - Motorbility

    Show recorded on September 8th 2014 for release on October 11th
    43 minutes

    In this show we are joined by one of Nicks ex-pupils. Anna has recently passed her test and we find out about the modifications to the car and the procedure she went through in getting her licence.

    In this show;

    • Introducing to Anna and the Car
    • Financing
    • The Examination
    • Cameras
    • Naming and Fuelling Cars
    • The Darford Crossing

    Show 81 - RoSPA

    Show 81 - RoSPA

    Show recorded on September 8th 2014 & Released on September 26th
    42 minutes


    In this show we are joined by Peter Marcham who works mainly for RoSPA Driver and Fleet Solutions, which is part of the Road Safety Dept. Peter runs RoSPA advanced courses plus a number of othe specialist courses for business and commercial drivers.

     

    In this show;

    • Training To A Standard
    • Motorway Training
    • Motorway Undertaking
    • Left Hand Drive Vehicles
    • Overtaking
    • Test Differation
    • Emergency Driver Training
    • ADI Training

    Show 80 - A Healthy Instructor Philosophy

    Show 80 - A Healthy Instructor Philosophy

    Show recorded on August 21st 2014 & Released on September 12th -
    42 minutes


    In this show we hear from Rob Cooling about his continuing journey, developing his ADI strategy, and we start our discussion on Parallel Park.

    In this show;

    • Teaching Philosophy
    • Mind Mapping
    • Questioning
    • Parallel Park
    • Bay Park

     

    Links
    NLP Course Booking.
    .
    DIPOD is sponsored by the ADINJC
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