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 - email us: adi@dipod.co.uk
Show 265 - New Code Of Practice
Show recorded on 2/10/26
53 minutes
In which we look at the updated Code Of Practice for ADIs and discuss the training that ADIs go through to become an instructor.
Training Of ADIs
Pink Licence
Testing ADIs
Too Much Info
Updated COP
Pink Licence Debate
Links
Updated Code Of Practice
DVSA Blog
Show 264 - National Standards Part One
Show recorded on 19/8/26 released 10/9/26
37 minutes
In which we start studying the National Standards for Driver and Rider training.
NI Restriction
Speeding Stats
Cruise Control
National Standards For Driver Training
6 Unit 3
Speed Limit
Performance Standards
Hand Signs
Evidence Based
Manageable Pieces
Links
National Standards for Driver - PDF
Show 263 - Introducing National Standards
Show recorded on 19/8/26
55 minutes
In which we find out what some people do for 'likes' and we start our series taking a closer look at the National Standards for Driver and Rider training.
Lesson Length
Head On For Likes
Cruise Control
Communicating
Crash Hats
Elephants
National Standards Intro
Links
National Standards for Driver - PDF
Show 263 - Introducing National Standards
Show recorded on 19/8/26
55 minutes
In which we find out what some people do for 'likes' and we start our series taking a closer look at the National Standards for Driver and Rider training.
Lesson Length
Head On For Likes
Cruise Control
Communicating
Crash Hats
Elephants
National Standards Intro
Links
National Standards for Driver - PDF
Show 262 - Reimbursments
Show recorded on 27/7/26 Released 10/8/26
58 minutes
In which we read through some correspondence and find out how things are going with the booking service and getting reimbursements for tests cancelled by the DVSA.
Correspondence
Test Waiting Times
Traffic Light Fun
Six Service Wait
Reporting Booking Service Misuse
Show 261 - Ray Seagrave
Ray Seagrave
Show recorded on 27/7/26
58 minutes
In which we invite Ray Seagrave onto the show who is an ADI and also an Ordit registered Instructor Trainer.
Ray Seagrave
Links
National Conference & Expo '26 - National Conference & Expo '26
Ray Seagrave's Books
Show 260 - Defibrillation
Show recorded on 17/6/26 released 2nd July
38 minutes
In which we take a look at some new questions that have been added to the theory test.
Defibrillators
Heart Attack
New Questions
Links
National Conference & Expo '26 - National Conference & Expo '26
Un-0fficial Booking Risks
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Show 259 - Test Booking Rules
Show recorded on 17/6/26
74 minutes
In which we talk with ADINJC president Lynne Barrie and take an early days look at how the change in the booking rules is going, and we look at how the training of PDIs is progressing.
ADINJC Activities
Hot Water
Changes
Booking Tests
Legal Sites
Listening Ear
Part 2 & 3 Examiners
Ordit
Pink Badge
Changing Lesson Plan
Coaching
Adapting Lesson
Links
National Conference & Expo '26...
Show 258 - Minimum Learning Period
Show recorded on 8/5/26
77 minutes
In which we go through another set of consultation questions and discuss the need for a minimum learning period for learner drivers.
Further mandatory requirements
What age
Time period
Theory test certificate extension
Minimum number of hours
Show 257 - Slingshot
Show recorded on 31/3/26 - released 09/4/26
40 minutes
In which we discuss the rights and wrongs of 'slingshotting' a roundabout and dealing with various busy junctions.
Slingshot
Motorway Driving
Impatience
Busy Junctions
One Way Street
Petrol
Links
Dates Of Changes To Booking Tests
CPD Notes
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Show 256 - Ready For Test
Show recorded on 31/3/26
53 minutes
In which we go through some correspondence bringing up concerns about the recent consultation and we run through the dates of the upcoming changes to booking driving tests.
Balloni
Consultation Concerns
Ready For Test
Essex Figures
Dates
Links
Dates Of Changes To Booking Tests
CPD Notes
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Show 255 - Training ADIs
Show recorded on 16/2/26 released 5/3/26
53 minutes
In which with our guest Graham Feest we discuss how ADIs could be better trained in a more in-depth way.
Pre Learning
Extra Knowledge Delivery
Aggressive Driving
Psychology
Training ADIs
Mental Health
Extra Knowledge Reprise
Working In Schools
Client Centred
NLP
Links
Road Strategy Report
CPD Notes
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Show 254 - Road Safety Strategy
Show recorded on 16/2/26 released 21/2/26
85 minutes
In which we return welcome Graham Feest back into the studio to look though the recent 'Road Safety Strategy' report.
KSI Aims
Investigations
Minimum Learning Period
Record Cards
Lesson Prices
Passengers
Vehicles
Enforcement
Headlights
Motorcycling
Signing Off
Links
Road Strategy Report
CPD Notes
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Show 253 - Controlled Stop
Show recorded on 21/1/26
40 minutes
In which we return to our 'How Do You Teach That' features and we look at Controlled/Emergency Stops.
Introducing Controlled Stops
Why Do It
When Do It
ABS
Reaction Times
Show 252 - Road Safety Publication
Show recorded on 21/1/26
75 minutes
We welcome Elliott back and look through the DVSA's Road Safety Publication
Post Crash Research
Sink Holes
Minimum Learning Period
Consultations
Cruise Control
Show 251 - Working Smart
Show recorded on 22/12/25 - released 5th Jan' 2026
39 minutes
We continue our chat with Jason Reed and enter a very interesting discussion about how we run and present our driving schools.
Presentation
Working Hours
Dress Code
Quality Pupils
Piggy Backing
Independent Driving
Links
ADINJC Response to National Audit Office Report
NASP Response to NAO Driving Test Report
CPD Notes
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Show 250 - Musical Chairs
Show recorded on 22/12/25
67 minutes
Whilst Elliot is not able to join us, we are joined in the studio by regular contributor and local instructor Jason Reed.
DVSA Chief Executive
Booking Tests
NASP Report
DVSA Profits
Test Costs
NASP and the NAO
Links
ADINJC Response to National Audit Office Report
NASP Response to NAO Driving Test Report
CPD Notes
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Show 249 - Take Two
Show recorded on 10/11/25
32 minutes
In our second session we kick back and talk loosely about some instructor issues and whatever else comes to mind!! Happy Christmas!
Ouch
Crashes, Coaching and Waffle
Kids
Roundabouts
Links
Child Care Petition
CPD Notes
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Show 248 - Child Care Petition
Show recorded on 10/11/25
47 minutes
In which, we are joined over Zoom by Kathy Higgins
Introductions
Part 3 Bookings
Government Petition
Correspondence
Podcasts
Public Announcement
Drink Drive Stats
Quentin Wilson Passes
Links
Child Care Petition
CPD Notes
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The ADINJC sponsors Dipod.
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Show 247 - Continual Professional Development
Show 247
Continual Professional Development
Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 25/9/25
40 minutes
In which, we look at recommendations for Continual Professional Development.
Links
Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste,
CPD Notes
You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD.
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The ADINJC sponsors Dipod.
Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at
ADINJC.org...
Show 247 - Continual Professional Development
Show 247
Continual Professional Development
Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 25/9/25
40 minutes
In which, we look at recommendations for Continual Professional Development.
Links
Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste,
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!
The ADINJC sponsors Dipod.
Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at
ADINJC.org...
Show 246 - Computer Update
Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 11/9/25
53 minutes
In which, we read through some correspondence and we look at the progress of the DVSA in updating the booking system.
Links
Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste,
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!
The ADINJC sponsors Dipod.
Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at
...
Show 246 - Computer Update
Show recorded on 8/9/25 - released 11/9/25
53 minutes
In which, we read through some correspondence and we look at the progress of the DVSA in updating the booking system.
Links
Building A Better Driving Test Booking Syste,
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!
The ADINJC sponsors Dipod.
Discover the fantastic work they do and the benefits of becoming a member at
...
Show 245 - Junction Rant
Show recorded on 30/7/25 - released 17/8/25
60 minutes
In which, we read through some DVSA correspondence and Nick has a rant about teaching left junction emerge!
Test Provided
Lorry & Bus Tests
Police Pursuit
A Small Percentage
Miss-use of Accounts
Show 244 - Consultation Correspondence
Show 244
Consultation Correspondence
Show recorded on 30/7/25
88 minutes
In which, we read through our correspondence with thoughts and suggestions regarding the recent consultation regarding the proposed changes to the booking of driving tests.
Links
Consultation D
Show 243 - Booking Survey
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
Remove ability to swap tests of change locations
Show 242 - Booking Rules
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
Admission Fees
Consultation Respondance
6am Call
Show 241 - The IMTD
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
Show 240 - Reading The Road
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
Show 239 - Cancelling Time
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
Show 238 - Sitting In
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
Show 237 - Disabled Driving
Show recorded on 21/2/25
73 minutes
In this show we are joined by Michael Gambin who specialises in teaching those with disabilities to drive. We go through the pro's and con's of getting involved with this kind of work.
Links
Disability Driving Instructors
Motorbility
Show 236 - Seven Point Plan
Show recorded on 22/1/25
80 minutes
In this show we look at some more correspondence' and we examine the DVSA's seven point plan to get on top of the test waiting times.
Links
DVSA's Seven Point Plan
CPD Notes
You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, t
Show 235 - Short Wait Re-Test
Show recorded on 29/11/24
53 minutes
In this show we look through a number of correspondence' and answer questions on bike lanes, examiner discretion, ADI training woes. We also look at a very interesting idea to help relieve the problems of the the long wait times for driving tests.
Bike Lane Etiquette
Waiting Time Problems
Giving Up
Short Wait Re-test
Financial Considerations
Show 234 - Even Better Driving
Show recorded on 29/11/24
76 minutes
In this show we talk to Dr Lisa Dorn about the third edition of her book which is published by the DVSA called 'Better Driving'
Brain Change
Vehicle Autonomy
Selfish Drivers
Impatience
Stress
Show 233 - Error 15
Show 233 Error 15
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
Show 232 - Harvest Moon
Show 232 Harvest Moon
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
Show 231 - Sleeping On The Job
Show 231 Sleeping On The Job
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
Show 230 - Test Booking Rant
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
Show 229 - Lauren's Letter
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
