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
Show episodes
Show recorded on 30/5/25 - Released 6th May 62 minutes In which, after some initial silliness, we fill in the survey conducted by the DVSA on the proposals to change the rules in booking the car driving test. Pupils only book test Pupils and ADIs can book, only pupil to change Moving test date or time Status Quo Rem
Show recorded on 30/5/25 - Released 12th May 70 minutes In which we look through the consultation document from the DVSA regarding the proposed booking rules for booking the driving test. In the next show we go through the questionnaire and pull it apart in detail. Intro and background How it currently works Admiss
Show recorded on 25/4/25 - Released 12th May 77 minutes In this show we continue with our special guest Graham Feest, president of the IMTD. In which we talk about road safety and the Institute of Master Tutors of Driving. DVLA Training Changes Rural Roads Test Centres Emergency Stop Independent Drive Downside Si
Show recorded on 25/4/25 57 minutes In this show we have our special guest Graham Feest in the studio, who is a road safety expert and president of the IMTD (Institute of Master Tutors of Driving) Speed Workshop Speed Limits Safe System Approach Reading The Road New Instructors Learning To Drive Prison Sentences Ol
Show recorded on 28/3/25 68 minutes In this show we read through a couple of letters and catch up on waiting times and the new test cancellation rules. Part 2 or Part 3 Waiting Times 150 Test Bookings Safe To Drive Cancellation Notification Aggressive Candidates ADINJC Expo Links ADINJC/Intelligent Instructor Conv
Show recorded on 21/2/25 - Released March 11th 42 minutes In this show we mull over the advantages of sitting in on a driving test and factors that affect our pupils in the car. Sitting In On Test Stopping For Pedestrians Signing Log Book Hands On Ready To Pass Factors That Affect Pupils Smart Motorway Re-Join Links