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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 - phone us: 08432 892 556 or email us: adi@dipod.co.uk
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Holding a mirror up the the driver training industry, to help driving instructors run better and more profitable businesses as well as improving as instructors. I talk with a variety of experts, leaders, innovators and game changers to harness their knowledge and see how we can apply that to our business. If you share the same passion for personal and professional development as me and my guests, then this podcast can help you make the changes you need to become a better instructor and busin ...
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We’re kicking off the first in a collection of episodes where I find out more about the associations – both the national and local variety. Today I'm joined the President of the Approved Driving Instructor National Joint Council, Lynne Barrie. Lynne speaks openly about who the ADINJC actually represents, what it is they do, and we dive into the cur…
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Has CPD become toxic? What defines training? Is The Instructor Podcast training? All questions Laura Morris and I debate on the last episode of this season. Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In…
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Failure! What does it mean, how do we handle it, and where have we failed? These are just some of the points I dive into with Laura Morris on this episode. Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In …
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It's all about Road Safety on this latest episode of 'In Conversation with Laura Morris' Links from the show: The Honest Truth RoadPeace Brake ADIs to VZ Co-Pilot video Co-Pilot link Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Thank you to Laura Morris for be…
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In this third episode, Laura and I look at professionalism within the industry and dive into where it needs to change, including the ways we may be falling short without even realising it. Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Thank you to Laura Morris …
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In this second episode, Laura and I discuss how we got into the industry, what we've learned along the way, and what we'd do differently. Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With.…
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All epsiodes of Season 8 droppped on the same day, with no prior promotion, and all with same guest? Obvs. Laura Morris is the debut guest on my 'In Converstaion with...' season and in this first episode, Laura turned the tables and decided to interrogate Terry! Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company…
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Watch the video version here. This first episode of MyDanTime is available for everyone to watch/listen in its entirety. If you're not a member of The Instructor Premium, sign up for a week's trial - for free! Dan Hill has been working in the ADI world for 10 years, is the founder of My Drive Time, the business lead at the ADINJC, and a reasonable …
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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 Action Fraud Data Safe Stolen Identity Government Problems CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Download y…
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The Green Room returns for another triumphant episode as we tackle you questions, including: Controlling the controllable Do longer waiting times really matter Are the test cancellation apps the work of the devil Plus we're joined by special guest Susan Bates who holds us to account. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.…
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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 Police Stop Timing Lessons Deaf Lessons CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your …
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Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 as I'm joined by Lynne Barrie of the ADINJC, Peter Harvey from MSA and Carley Brookfield of the DIA – in this clip, we’re discus…
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Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 as I'm joined by the founders of GoRoadie and MyDriveTime, respectively, Michael Carr and Dan Hill – in this clip we’re comparin…
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The Green Room returns! Chris Bensted joins me to look at all the latest news including what we're hoping from the new government, and why part one scores are so poor. We also take a look at the expertise within our industry with the caveat "No offence intended towards anyone" used approximately 17 times! We share the upcoming events across August …
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Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 where Kath Knibbs was talking about safeguarding and the importance of being professional. Listen to the full episode here For m…
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We're back with a very special bonus episode - The Instructor Meginar #2! 9 speakers delivering 20 minute presentations, to help you become a better driving instructor. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscript…
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Show recorded on 11/6/24 - released 3/7/24 59 minutes In this show we still have ex-examiner Ali Saddique in the studio for the second recording of the day. We talk mainly over the driving test and preparing pupils and PDIs for their exams. Introductions Ordit Registration Riding On A Test Test Instruction E Stop Speed Setting An Example PDI Traini…
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Show recorded on 11/6/24 59 minutes In this show we are joined by ex-examiner Ali Saddique where we go in depth into preparing for the Standards Check and the best approaches to take. Also an apology for potentially rude word in previous show! Introductions Standards Checks Part 3 Exams Teaching Standards Check Test Approaches Lesson Hours Adapting…
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It's the big 40 for The Green Room!! Regular co-host Chris Bensted joins me to discuss all the news and goings on from within our driving instructor world, with a particular focus on some events over the last month. We finish up with a discussion about CPD. Topics include: National service - will it impact driving lessons? Graduated Driving Licence…
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We take a look at some of the key points from the last few months and explore what driving instructors can do to bring road safety into their driving schools. Stewart Lochrie joins me for this in-depth reflection. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. S…
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Ian Edwards spent 15+ years as an ADI before moving into the academic road safety sector. He's one of the people behind the Hermes project, which gave us Client Centred Learning. We tackle Client Centred Learning, along with the GDE Matrix, the Safe System and the ADIs role within it. Ian.Edwards@drivingsloutions.com Donate to RoadPeace Season 7 is…
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Back in February, we recorded a live Q&A with Bob Morton, this Short Lesson contains 7 minutes of an absolute Bob Masterclass. Mel Judd had just stated she didn't have a question, yet Bob got a heap of information with some excellent questions. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driv…
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James Gibson of Road Safety GB discusses the ageing drivers course they've been running free for ADIs, including the large number of ADIs that signed up, but didn't bother to turn up. We also discuss: The benefits of attending in-person events The Role of RSGB How ADIs can access training through RSGB Here's the link from the show: 1. Road Safety G…
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Lucy Straker, the campaign manager for Brake, joins us to brake (get it?) down Graduated Diving Licences. We discuss: What are GDLs How we get it into legislation The concerns people have We also take a look at Brake, what they do, and what they have to offer ADIs. Find more about Brake Sign/Share GDL petition Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is …
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Show recorded on 3/5/24 62 minutes In this show we answer some correspondence regarding test waiting times and some alternative feelings regarding P-Plates. Test Waiting Times Booking Test Problems Limiting Test Swaps Fixing Problems P - Plates Following Distance Instructor Stories Links ADINJC Convention CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes an…
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With growing numbers of ADIs and PDIs, how will this affect driving instructors overall? Chris Bensted (The DITC) joins me to discuss, plus: NASPs DVSA notes Test swap limits Two hours lessons Key links from the show: NASP notes National Highways response to Panorama RoadPeace Challenge Just Giving link - (Created by Les Hopkinson for ADIs) Intelli…
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Project EDWARD's James Luckhurst joins me to discuss a variety of topics. James shares some examples of people he recently encountered while policing, including a young driver who had recently passed her test. This prompted me to ask how much responsibility ADIs should take for their student's post-test. The Project EDWARD podcast: My Role in the S…
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In this shorter than normal show we find out about the Ready To Pass Campaign, get an update on waiting times and hear about planned ADINJC gatherings in the form of the convention, the conference and the 10 minute take away sessions. Ready To Pass Capaign Ready To Pass Bundle Bad Habits Waiting Times - Recovery Measures ADINJC Convention 10 Minute…
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I couldn't do a Road Safety season without having Sophie Lydon on! The founder of Fresh Drivers UK joins me to discuss: Car hire problems Car Maintenance How to campaign for road safety We've also arranged for Sophie to deliver an Expert Session in June! Follow Sophie on Instagram and LinkedIn. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bri…
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The Honest Truth's Olly Tayler joins me as we discuss: The lost generation of drivers Why the current generation of learners don't call out bad driving The Honest Truth - what is it, who's it for, how to use it You can find out more about the Honest Truth here. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company …
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Show 221 Hypnotherapy Show recorded on 10/4/24 83 minutes In which we are joined by Hypnotherapist and ADI Alison Edwards and talk of how we can help our students with their anxieties and nerves. Also we respond to some correspondence regarding motorway lessons and Dutch roundabouts. Introductions Motorway Lessons Dutch Roundabouts Mind Works Hypno…
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It's the 3 year anniversaary of The Instructor Podcast, so of course there's a bonus episode, and of course, it features the first ever guest, Bob Morton. We take a deep dive into the misconceptions behind coaching as an ADI/PDI and why it's misunderstood. This episode was recorded live in The Instructor Podcast Facebook group. Find more from Bob h…
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Every season I release an episode (or two!) from the Premium vault into the public feed. Today is this day. Back in December I created a '12 days of Christmas series' and one of the guests was Dr Liz Box who joined me to discuss DriveFit and Vision Zero. Following on from that I've included an edition of 'Episode Dissection' where Stewart Lochrie j…
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On the 14th of July 2017, Caitlin was killed as a passenger in a fatal road traffic collision on a rural road in Cumbria, at the young age of 18. Today I'm joined by Caitlin's mum, Sharron, the voice behind Caitlin's Campaign and the push for Graduated Driving Licences. You can find Sharron on LinkedIn Find out more from Caitlin's Campaign here. (T…
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Topics on this month's Green Room include: The associations Loveday's letter and poor response Driving instructor Day There's also quite an impressive 7-minute rant from me, regular guest Chri Bensted despairs at the current plight of Part 3 tests, and we look at the influx of ex-examiners and ponder if they're having a positive effect. Season 7 of…
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Professor Gemma Briggs, Head of Discipline and Professor of Applied Cognitive Psychology joins me to discuss distracted driving, particularly using hands-free phones. We also delve into why multitasking isn't a thing, self-enhancement bias, and how to get the message across. You can contact Gemma - gemma.briggs@open.ac.uk Reach the Open University …
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It's the 4th edition of Six 4 Sixty and the wonderful ADI Avengers have sixty seconds to answer a series of questions. Your Avengers are: Lee Spary Phil Cowley Neil Wightman Bob Morton Chris Bensted Emma Cottington This episode was recorded live in The Instructor Podcast Facebook group For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://ww…
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And why doesn't the road safety sector embrace us? It's a fascinating question that I'm hoping to answer on this season of The Instructor Podcast, kicking off today with RoadPeace's Director of Communications, Rebecca Morris, as we discuss: The role of RoadPeace How driving instructors can utilise RoadPeace resources Why we shouldn't use the term a…
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March 8th is International Women's Day* so we have a very special episode to inspire inclusion featuring friends of the show Laura Joyce and Sarah Baldock along with Debbie Hudson. The theme of this year's IWD is to Inspire Inclusion and you can find more information here. You can find more from today's hosts here: Laura Sarah Debbie *For those ask…
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This month on the Green Room we're taking a look at the problem PDIs are facing booking part two and three tests, as well as looking at ways that ADIs can help the situations. Plus we take a look at all the latest news and hot topics. This month's guests are Chris Bensted and Laura Morris. Driving Instructor to Vision Zero One-Minute Tips for Drivi…
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We're mid-month, so it's time for another bonus 'Short Lesson' as I take a key moment from a previous episode to give you a bite-sized chunk of information and inspiration. Today we venture way back to Season Two and hear from Simon Hartley as he shares the characteristics behind success, and why driving instructors shouldn't shy away from the impo…
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Show recorded on 24/1/24 60 minutes In which we take a look at the test centre pass rates and look at updating your CPD Clever Cameras Update Your CPD Pass Rates ADINJC Scottish Conference Links ADINJC Scottish Conference You can download a template to record any CPD you have done. DVSA’s mock test webinar from June 2023 DVSA’s top 10 faults made d…
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On August 3rd I hosted the first-ever Instructor Podcast Meginar which featured 9 awesome speakers delivering 20-minute presentations. To watch the video, head over to The Instructor Facebook group, but if you'd like to check out the audio, here you go, 3 hours of free personal and professional development. This is unedited audio in it's original f…
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The second part of our review of 2023 is here for your listening pleasure. Here's part two of my conversation with Chris Benstead, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson. You can find more from the guys here: Chris Stewart Tom For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive d…
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Finally. After six seasons, I've finally got around to discussing ORDIT, and who better to join me than Kev Field and Neil Wightman, founders of The ORDIT Academy. We discuss: What is ORDIT Is there any point to it Who can/should take the training You can find more from the ORDIT Academy here. Check out the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcas…
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As this edition was over 2 hours long, it seemed wise to split it into two parts, so here's part one of my conversation with Chris Bensted, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson. You can find more from the guys here: Chris Stewart Tom For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and ex…
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