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Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Peter King
DVSA
Minimum Learning Period
Road Safety Strategy
Driving Tests
Driver Services Platform
Slingshot (driving Maneuver)
Controlled Stops
Cardiac Arrest
National Standards Of Driving
Driving Instruction
Driving Instructors
Driving Test
Emergency Stop
Driving Theory Test
Continual Professional Development
Department For Transport
Driving Safety/junctions
Harpenden
St. Albans
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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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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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... more

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

... more

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

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Recent Guests

Ray Seagrave
ADI, trainer and author, discussed coaching and client-centered learning
Independent driving instructor and trainer
Episode: Show 261 - Ray Seagrave
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
Jason Reed
Driving instructor from St Albans
Self-employed driving instructor
Episode: Show 250 - Musical Chairs
Kathy Higgins
Guest who rejoined the show; provided industry perspective
Episode: Show 248 - Child Care Petition
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

Peter King
Host with long-standing involvement in the driving-instructors community, frequently leading discussions on policy, testing, and industry news
Nick Hibbert
Co-host, active in instructor community; covers business topics and industry updates
Elliot Poole
Co-host and retired ADI, contributes industry insights and practical teaching perspectives
Nick Ibbott
Co-host and active participant in instructor community discussions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 29 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical, experience-driven insights for running a driving school and handling regulatory changes.
Episodes are CPD-friendly and offer actionable guidance for instructors.
Longtime fans praise consistency and practical takeaways for test booking and road-safety topics.
Quality of guests and real-world coaching tips are regularly highlighted as a strength.
The banter is engaging and the host chemistry helps make technical topics accessible.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Show 261 - Ray Seagrave
Q: Where would you suggest driving instructors start with adopting client-centered coaching?
Start by shifting the conversation from pointing out faults to exploring the learner's perspective, emotions, and thought processes, using coaching questions to uncover root causes and reinforce safe behaviors.
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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A practical, practitioner-focused show for UK driving instructors, featuring long-form conversations with hosts and frequent practitioner guests about policy changes, industry trends, and day-to-day running of driving-instruction businesses. Episodes blend policy updates (DVSA rules, test booking changes, safety requirements) with real-world coaching tips, business best practices, and community anecdotes from the ADI network. The tone is candid, often humorous, and solution-oriented, making it helpful for instructors navigating regulatory shifts, classroom technique, and scheduling logistics. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on the business side of instructor life (pricing, scheduling, professional standards) alongside road-safety and ... more

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7. Neil Kilshaw

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