Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded 20/7/22 - Released 3/8/22 88 minutes In this second show with DVSA representative Assistant Chief Driving Examiner Graham O'Brien, we go in deep on conducting mock tests. We also cover other subjects including Standards Checks, Mirrors in pairs and aggression.

• Mock Test
• Marking Sheet
• Examples
• Client Centred
• Mock Test Methods
• Rules and Tools of Assessment
• Webinars
• Mirrors In Pairs?
• Aggression
• Body Cam' Trial
• Have I Failed?
• Drive Offs
• Eye Sight Tests
• Fraudulent Tests
• Report Sheet
• The Standards Check Links DVSA Mock Driving Test Webinar Mock Driving Test Webinar Questions and Answers DVSA Mock Test Advice

Show recorded 20/7/22 70 minutes In the first of two shows, we are joined by DVSA Assistant Chief Driving Examier Graham O'Brien. We speak over many issues and in this show we look at upcoming new technologies in cars and what happened to the DVSA center at Cardington.

• Graham Introduction
• Cruise Control
• Auto Speed Limiter
• Hill Assist
• Lane Assist
• ALKS
• Cardington
• Test Waiting Times
• Test Standards
• Examiner Campaigns
• The Toy Road System
• Becoming An Examiner Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar) CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download your PDF File from Here!

Amongst other things, in this show we look at some issues raised in relation to the recent changes in the Highway Code and find out about some of the ways examiners help our pupils.

• Left Turn At Roundabouts
• Rule 170
• Junctions
• Loitering
• Bollards
• Pedestrian Priority
• Examiners Hints
• Falling Bikes
• Judging Spaces
• Historic Traffic
• Dress Code Links Highway Code Rules as discussed

Show recorded 16/6/22 70 minutes In this show we look at some issues raised at the recent NJC association meeting and take a look at how the DVSA are working to beat the bots that book and drain the booking service of test slots.

• Fuel Crisis and the NJC
• NJC Local Association Meeting
• Future Expo
• Eye Sight Test
• Disability Driving
• KSI Figures
• School Vehicle Restrictions
• Road Pricing
• Moving Traffic Offences
• Emergency Vehicles
• DVSA Booking Changes
• Short Notice Cancellations
• Batting the Bots
• Changing and Charging For Tests Links Disability Driving Instructors .

Show recorded 28/5/22 60 minutes In this show we get some feedback on the recent Expo South Instructors Gathering at Kempston Park Racecourse, and we look at Reverse Bay Parking in our 'How Do You Do That' section.

• Expo South
• Virtual Reality
• Presentations
• NJC Training
• Mock Tests
• NJC Assessment Meeting
• How Do You Do That? Reverse Bay Park
• Three Elements
• Angles
• Reverse Sensors
• Construction and Use Regulation 106
• Interviews - Niel Peak
• Tim DVSA Books
• Ray Seagrave Links Book your free place for the Conference and Expo in October 2022 at the Heart Of England Conference Centre

Show recorded 29/4/22 released 13/5/22 35 minutes In this show we mull over eco friendly driving, find out about some planned test centre closures and throw out some thoughts about autonomous cars.

• Standards Check With X ADI
• Part 2 PDI Eco Friendly
• Lost Driving Tests
• Closing Test Centres
• Autonomous Nonesense Links

Show recorded 29/4/22 released 4/5/22 63 minutes In this show we talk to James Hinkins from Herts Ability and learn about what is involved in teaching pupils with various disabilities. Herts Ability open day - 28/6/22 at: Weltech Centre Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AA Email: [email protected]

• About Herts Ability
• Referrals
• Assessments
• Working With Clients
• Scary Situations
• Literal Interpretations
• Herts Ability Expansion
• Rates
• ADI Open Day
• Taking Bookings
• Using The Service
• Country Wide Services
• Quiz Night
• Adaptations Links Herts Ability Website Email Herts Ability Previous Dipod featuring Anna

Show recorded 18/3/22 released 5/4/22 26 minutes A short show where we catch up on things that we didn't have time for in the previous show!!

• Conference & Expo South '22
• Tests Normalised
• NJC Chairman's message
• Fuel and Lesson Prices Links Conference & Expo South Booking

Show recorded 18/3/22 68 minutes In which we chat with Richar Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the upcoming Conference and Expo South.

• Petrol Prices
• Conference & Expo South '22
• Promotion
• Outdoor Activities
• Auto Lessons
• Local Drivers
• Road Density
• Parallel Parking Fun
• 8 Track Links Conference & Expo Booking

Show recorded 16/2/22 108 minutes In which we take a close look at the latest changes to the highway code and how we teach it.

• The Code - Junctions
• Traffic Speeds
• Cyclists
• Horses
• Relevant Speed
• Use Of Video
• The Test
• 10 and 28 Day Rule
• Eyesight Tests
• Out Of Hours Tests
• Cycle Stop Lines Links A Look Inside the New Highway Code Highway Code Changes