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Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Peter King
DVSA
Minimum Learning Period
Road Safety Strategy
Driving Tests
Driver Services Platform
Controlled Stops
Slingshot (driving Maneuver)
Driving Instruction
Driving Test
Emergency Stop
Driving Instructors
Driving Test Booking System
Booking Rules
Driving Safety/junctions
Continual Professional Development
Child Care Costs
Driving Test Backlog
Driving Test Fees
Electric Vehicles
Harpenden

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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Latest Episodes

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.

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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

... more

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

... more

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 Conc... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Ibbott
ADI from Welling City Gardens
ADI / Driving Instructors
Episode: Show 257 - Slingshot
Graham Feast
Driving instructor guest, discussed road safety strategy
Episode: Show 254 - Road Safety Strategy
Kathy Higgins
Guest who rejoined the show; provided industry perspective
Episode: Show 248 - Child Care Petition
Jason Reed
Local ADI often correspondence in the past
Local ADI
Episode: Show 244 - Consultation Correspondence
Martin England
Recently qualified AVI from Leeds
AVI
Episode: Show 244 - Consultation Correspondence
Neil Kilshaw
Relatively new ADI in the Northwest
ADI
Episode: Show 244 - Consultation Correspondence

Hosts

Nick Ibbett
Co-host; long-time driving-instructors host and discussion leader
Elliot Pordes
Co-host; brings ADI practitioner perspective; regular contributor

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Excellent

    Fantastic content gentlemen for you most recent show. I’m recently re-training to be an ADI as previously struggled with the business side of it. This content yesterday was a real insight into the business structure and what to do and what not to do. Keep up the good work and have fun getting back to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam Rose 94
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Keeps you thinking

    What a great listen, a must for all driving instructors. With many chats you can relate to and new ways of looking at subjects you maybe thought you had perfected. Keep up the great work, regards Rich Bailey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chedwyn
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Greatest Podcast of all

    Glad that I stumbled across this in the early days and happy to report, have been tuning in ever since.

    Keep up the great work!

    Great source of information and top tips as well as an extensive wealth of knowledge in the Driver Training Industry.

    CPD friendly too. Bonus :0)

    Thank you

    Geraldine Rolls ADI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeriRoyce
    United Kingdom14 years ago
  • Great team on AdiNJC podcast

    Excellent source of CPD for free, well hooked on the shows, also met Nick Ibbot (part of podcast team) on one of the CPD workshops. Thank you for putting up the podcasts on iTunes for all the people in Driving industry to enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faz786
    United Kingdom14 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Just found this podcast. Excellent chat and advice. Wished I'd found them earlier. Can honestly recommend to all instructors. By the way, the rating above should be 5 stars. Blooming iPad!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Barnsley Adi
    United Kingdom14 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners view it as a practical CPD resource for driving instructors.
The show blends technical coaching with industry policy discussions, with a friendly, approachable vibe.

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Show 250 - Musical Chairs
Q: Can I ask a question?
The guest and hosts discuss the feasibility and impact of the proposed changes, including ensuring that testers and learners are properly aligned with the booking system and that changes to bookings are managed to prevent abuse.

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This show centers on practical driving-instruction topics, policy debates, and industry news in the UK. Episodes frequently tackle test backlogs, DVSA rule changes, road-safety strategy, and classroom-to-road training considerations, often with practitioner guests and banter among seasoned instructors. A standout trait is its hands-on, instructor-focused lens—mixing sharp policy critique with real-world teaching anecdotes and a steady sponsorship cadence—making it a go-to for audience members who want actionable tips, policy insight, and community context about running a driving-school business and staying compliant with evolving regulations.

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