Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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 19/12/1561 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

LinksBetter 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

LinksDavid 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

LinksNASP 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

LinksCurrent Fit and Proper Document subject to change in the futureThe 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

LinksCurrent 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

LinksCountry Roads - Watch Video David's Facebook Advertising Video

Show 99 - Dyspraxia Examined

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

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

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

LinksNASP Survey