Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded on 16/10/24

57 minutes

In this show we discuss Graduated Driving Licenses, get to grips with Error 15 and find out where we stand with Speed Limiters on cars.

• Number Plates

• 15 Yrs Old

• Error 15

• Elderly Tests

• (GDL) Graduated Driving License

• Australian UHPV Test

• Lamborghini On Test

• Speed Limiters

• Passing On

• Alan

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Show recorded on 18/9/24

51 minutes

In this show amongst other things we take a look at how an ADI should go about coaching the Park On the Right exercise. 

• Harvest Moon

• Manoeuvres

• Moving Over

• Reference Point

• Safe Place

• Reversing Questions

• Stop or Not

• Observations

• Government Planning

• Petrol Prices

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Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk

Show recorded on 18/9/24

43 minutes

In this show we cover some correspondence and look forward to the National Conference and Expo for 2024.

• Sleeping On The Job

• Working Overtime

• Test Charges

• Lauren's Response

• Special Needs

• Rant Realised

• Fake Tests

• National Conference and Expo

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Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk

Show recorded on 16/8/24

54 minutes

In this show we get carried away ranting about the driving test booking situation!

• Car Music

• Risk of Apps

• App Info

• Data Usage

• Savvy

• Action Fraud

• Data Safe

• Stolen Identity

• Government Problems

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Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk

Show recorded on 16/8/24

51 minutes

In this show we work our way through a thought provoking letter regarding driving instructor attitudes and work practices!

• Flowers and Donkeys

• Lauren's Letter

• Testing Instructors

• Phone Use

• International License 

• Police Stop

• Timing Lessons

• Deaf Lessons

You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD.

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Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at ADINJC.org.uk

Show recorded on 12/7/24 - released 31/7/24

38 minutes

In this show we take a look at the use of dash-cams, talk about the independent drive and look back at the good old days.

• Tracker

• Independent Drive

• Lost On Test

• Police and Dash-cam

• Insurance and Trackers

• Reverse Cameras

• Learning Timescale

• Lesson Prices

• The Good Old Days

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