Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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