Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

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May 2026

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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

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May 9, 2026Episode 2581 hr 16 min

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 Mandatory logbook Mandatory e-learning Exemptions Revoked licenses Links Consultation Form (until 11th May) 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.uk

April 9, 2026Episode 25739 min

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 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.uk

March 31, 2026Episode 25653 min

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 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.uk

March 5, 2026Episode 25553 min

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 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.uk

February 21, 2026Episode 2541 hr 24 min

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 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.uk

February 3, 2026Episode 25340 min

Show 253 - Controlled Stops

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 Under Control After Stop Progressive Breaking Mirrors and Observation 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.uk

January 25, 2026Episode 2521 hr 15 min

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 Cognitive Testing Notifying DVLA Road Safety Strategy Victim Code Links ADINJC Response to National Audit Office Report NASP Response to NAO Driving Test Report 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.uk

January 5, 2026Episode 25138 min

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 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.uk

December 23, 2025Episode 2501 hr 7 min

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 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.uk

December 5, 2025Episode 24932 min

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 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.uk