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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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 Australian UHPV Test Lamborghini On Test Speed Limiters Passing On Alan CPD Not…
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Show 232 - Harvest Moon
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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 Reversing Questions Stop or Not Observations Government Planning Petrol Prices CPD Notes You can download the…
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Show 231 - Sleeping On The Job
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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 Rant Realised Fake Tests National Conference and Expo CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and…
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Show 230 - Test Booking Rant
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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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Show 229 - Lauren's Letter
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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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Show recorded on 12/7/24 - released 31/7/24 38 minutes In this show we take a look at the use of dash-cams, talk about the independent drive and look back at the good old days. Tracker Independent Drive Lost On Test Police and Dash-cam Insurance and Trackers Reverse Cameras Learning Timescale Lesson Prices The Good Old Days…
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Show 227 - Test Scandals
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Show recorded on 12/7/24 84 minutes In this show we take a look at the state of the driving test booking system and read through some articles on the subject. Waiting Times Phone Lines Sport Car Design Sue's Article DVSA At Fault Multiple Retakes Test Fails Over A Barrel
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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 225 - Standards Check Preparation
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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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Show recorded on 3/5/24 - released 15th May 38 minutes In this show we find out in depth about ISAs (maybe not what you expect), cruise control, turbo roundabouts and Uber Lessons. Intelligent Speed Assist Getaway Drivers Fully Active Cruise Control Sat' Nav' Probs' Turbo Roundabouts Uber Lessons Diddly Squat…
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Show 223 - Waiting Times
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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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Show 222 - Ready To Pass
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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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Show 221 - Hypnotherapy
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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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Show 220 - Passless Problems
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Show recorded on 24/1/24 52 minutes In which we continue our look at the common problems pupils have on their driving test. Moving Off Safely Poor Positioning Responce To Markings Double White Lines Links DVSA’s top 10 faults made during the driving test webinar ADINJC Scottish ConferenceDipod
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Show 219 - Udate Your CPD
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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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Show 218 - Fleecing Learners
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Show recorded on 27/11/23 78 minutes In which we show some displeasure at the DVSA in their response to concerns highlighted about the selling on of driving tests Booking Farce Fleecing Learners Top 10 Test Fails Steering Junctions Turning Right Responding To Traffic Lights Reverse Parking Links Top 10 Test Fails (DVSA Site) The Stationary Office D…
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Show 217 - Expo Reflection
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Show recorded on 27/10/23 106 minutes In which we take a look back at a very successful Expo and Conference with some excellent interviews with stall holders and presenters. Speed Indication Virtual Reality THE Stationary Office Visual Scanning Examiner Recruitment Airport Fire Horse Society Independent Driving Lights Down For POR Richard Borges Wr…
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Show 216 - Tacking Waiting Times
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Show recorded on 3/10/23 73 minutes In which we take a look at how the DVSA are looking to get on top of the waiting times for driving tests, as well as some of the prime reasons pupils fail their test. Swapping To Electic Tackling Wait Times Rouge ADIs Test Fails Obs At Junctions Mirrors Changing Direction Move Off Safely Steering Faults Emergency…
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Show 215 - Expo and Conference 2023
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Show recorded on 3/10/23 24 minutes In which we take speak to Richard Borges about the Conference and Expo for driving instructors that is coming up this weekend Links National Conference and Expo '23 Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar)Peter
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Show 214 - 214 Again!!
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In which we take a look at EV particulates and efficiencies and also take a look at the results from the 2023 DVSA Survey Botts, Boffins and Bookings EV Break Systems More Electric Vehicles Survey Results Intro Teaching Checks CPD Legislation Work Capacity and Hours Fuel Types Effects on Lessons and Tests Pupil Preparation Instructor Satisfaction T…
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Show 213 - Working Hours
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Show recorded on 18/07/23 68 minutes In which we answer some correspondence regarding hours and look at the bot problems and how the DVSA are tackeling it amongst many other things! Working Hours Profession Profits Midnight Text Closed Survey Learner Ages Test Booking Problems Data & 3rd Party Services Data Protection Dr Lisa Dorn Zoom Meeting Ment…
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Show 212 - Mock Test Research
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Show recorded on 20/6/23 (released 13/07/23) 40 minutes In this show we take a look at some research done on the use of Mock Tests performed by driving instructors Mock Test Research Mock Tests Reading Traffic Mock Business The Honesst Truth App Launch American Accents NJC Events Links The Honest Truth App Launch Spring Conference and Expo '23 Down…
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Show 211 - ADI Survey
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Show recorded on 20/6/23 101 minutes In this show we run through the DVSA survey that ADIs have been asked to reply to. You can find a link below to the survey itself.. Phonics Personal Inft Lesson Prices Affected Work Student Numbers Remembering Names Your Learners Code Of Practice Your Future National Standards Test Centre Relationship CPD Health…
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Show 210 - Keep On Truckin'
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Keep On Truckin' Show recorded on 16/5/23 36 minutes Second show recorded after tea and cake! Where we bring discussion on; Car Lights Longer Lorries Wing Mirror Scam Dash Cam Evidence DRB Checks LinksSpring Conference and Expo '23Peter King
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Show 209 - More Correspondence
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Show recorded on 18/4/23 50 minutes Where we spend the whole show going through your correspondence with some very interesting comments and dissucusion. Speaking Slow Standards Check Passing Too Many Rates Record Cards Seasonal Experience Coaching Culture Raising Passrates Standards Check Reprise Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easie…
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Show 208 - The President
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Show recorded on 18/4/23 77 minutes With our special guest Lynne Barrie - president of the ADINJC. Emergency Alarm Car Choices Test Cancelations In Car Screens Standards Check Triggers 28 Day and 10 Day changes Mock Tests Student Records Scam Pupils A Listening DVSA Info On Instructors Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 ADINJC…
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Show 207 - Honoury Members
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Show recorded on 17/3/23 65 minutes In which we answer some correspondence take a look at the highway code and look at pedestians and priorities. Mock Tests Highway Code App Pedestrians and Priorities Blue Light Training Part 3 Failures Pass Mark Increase New Highway Code ADINJC Meeting and AGM Honoury Members Conference and Exp In Car Screens and …
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Show 206 - A Flexible Approach
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Show recorded on 21/2/23 53 minutes In which we look through a number of topics with some very good information coming out of DVSA. Flexible Locations Test Capacity No Shows Gear Selectio Coasting Top Box Removal Trailer Towing Survey Teaching Towing Lovedy Blog Autonomous Vehicles Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it easier to manage you…
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Show 205 - Self Driving
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Show recorded on 21/2/23 53 minutes In which we look through a number of topics with some very good information coming out of DVSA. Updated Theory Test Kit Self Driving Electric Charg Test Ready Body Cam' Inappropriate Behaviour Easier Change Of and Swapping Of Test Bookings ADINJC - AGM Expo South '23 Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 Making it…
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Show recorded on 24/1/23 - aired 13/2/23 19 minutes A short show following on and recorded the same day as show 203. In this one, amongst other things, we find out about the history of the MOT. MOT ADINJC 50th Conference/Expo South NJC Payments Links Spring Conference and Expo '23 ADINJC Training and Development courses…
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Show 203 - Verbal Action
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Show recorded on 24/1/23 63 minutes In which we spend most of the show responding to some correspodence. Modern Cars Theory Knowledge Correspondence The Isle of Triee Pass Rates Verbal Action 1.67 Million Tests Sunglasses Online Booking Service Examiner Strike Ordit Restart MBE for MikePeter
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Show 202 - Surveys and Data
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Show recorded on 30/11/22 74 minutes In which we study some statistics and surveys and try to extrapolate their meaning! Pass Rates Strike 1st Attempts The Isle of Triee Personal Data Seatbelt Tax Iced Resigning and Retiring ADI NJC Courses Expo'Spring 23 Coaching Effects DVSA New Address Digital Theory & Part 3 Test 20mph Effects Links Email for y…
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Show 201 - Family and Friends
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Show recorded 26/10/22 78 minutes In this show we mull over many subjects covering aspects of the standards check, learner practice and the upcoming Big Learner Relay. Family and Friends Missing Gears Learner Practice Seat Belt Camera SUV Weights Insurance After Test Interior Mirror First Crossing Hands Mirrors in Pairs Standards Check Changing Goa…
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Show 200 - Anniversary
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Show recorded 15/9/22 68 minutes In this show we celebrate our 200th show on our 13th birthday. We chat to some regulars on the podcast and still manage to bring in some new information. Lynne Barrie Rob Cooling Richard Borges Correspondence Famous Names Links Book ConferencePeter
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Show 199 - Meet Oncoming
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Show recorded 17/8/22 63 minutes In this show we go through some correspondence touching on EVs, mobile phone use by ADIs and meeting oncoming traffic. Driving Trucks and Coaches EV Feedback Charging Prices Collisions Cyclists Meet Oncoming Mobile Use by ADIs Experience
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Show 198 - Mock Tests and Aggression
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Show recorded 20/7/22 - Released 3/8/22 88 minutes In this second show with DVSA representative Assistant Chief Driving Examiner Graham O'Brien, we go in deep on conducting mock tests. We also cover other subjects including Standards Checks, Mirrors in pairs and aggression. Mock Test Marking Sheet Examples Client Centred Mock Test Methods Rules and…
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Show 197 - DVSA Update
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Show recorded 20/7/22 70 minutes In the first of two shows, we are joined by DVSA Assistant Chief Driving Examier Graham O'Brien. We speak over many issues and in this show we look at upcoming new technologies in cars and what happened to the DVSA center at Cardington. Graham Introduction Cruise Control Auto Speed Limiter Hill Assist Lane Assist AL…
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Show 196 - Teaching Pedestrians
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Amongst other things, in this show we look at some issues raised in relation to the recent changes in the Highway Code and find out about some of the ways examiners help our pupils. Left Turn At Roundabouts Rule 170 Junctions Loitering Bollards Pedestrian Priority Examiners Hints Falling Bikes Judging Spaces Historic Traffic Dress Code Links Highwa…
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Show 195 - Booking Changes
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Show recorded 16/6/22 70 minutes In this show we look at some issues raised at the recent NJC association meeting and take a look at how the DVSA are working to beat the bots that book and drain the booking service of test slots. Fuel Crisis and the NJC NJC Local Association Meeting Future Expo Eye Sight Test Disability Driving KSI Figures School V…
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Show 194 - Expo South Report
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Show recorded 28/5/22 60 minutes In this show we get some feedback on the recent Expo South Instructors Gathering at Kempston Park Racecourse, and we look at Reverse Bay Parking in our 'How Do You Do That' section. Expo South Virtual Reality Presentations NJC Training Mock Tests NJC Assessment Meeting How Do You Do That? Reverse Bay Park Three Elem…
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Show 193 - Eco Friendly ADI
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Show recorded 29/4/22 released 13/5/22 35 minutes In this show we mull over eco friendly driving, find out about some planned test centre closures and throw out some thoughts about autonomous cars. Standards Check With X ADI Part 2 PDI Eco Friendly Lost Driving Tests Closing Test Centres Autonomous Nonesense Links…
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Show 192 - Herts Ability
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Show recorded 29/4/22 released 4/5/22 63 minutes In this show we talk to James Hinkins from Herts Ability and learn about what is involved in teaching pupils with various disabilities. Herts Ability open day - 28/6/22 at: Weltech Centre Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AA Email: info@hertsability.org.uk About Herts Ability Referrals Assessments Working With…
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Show 191 - Fuelling Your Prices
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Show recorded 18/3/22 released 5/4/22 26 minutes A short show where we catch up on things that we didn't have time for in the previous show!! Conference & Expo South '22 Tests Normalised NJC Chairman's message Fuel and Lesson Prices Links Conference & Expo South BookingPeter
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Show 190 - Conference & Expo '22
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Show recorded 18/3/22 68 minutes In which we chat with Richar Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the upcoming Conference and Expo South. Petrol Prices Conference & Expo South '22 Promotion Outdoor Activities Auto Lessons Local Drivers Road Density Parallel Parking Fun 8 Track Links Conference & Expo Booking…
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Show 189 - New Code`
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Show recorded 16/2/22 108 minutes In which we take a close look at the latest changes to the highway code and how we teach it. The Code - Junctions Traffic Speeds Cyclists Horses Relevant Speed Use Of Video The Test 10 and 28 Day Rule Eyesight Tests Out Of Hours Tests Cycle Stop Lines Links A Look Inside the New Highway Code Highway Code Changes…
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Show 188 - Hierarchy On The Road
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Show recorded 19/1/22 94 minutes In which we take a deep dive into the upcoming law changes relating to the Highway code, and we also re-introduce our 'How Do You Teach That' feature and we look at Parking On The Right. H1 - H2 & H3 Lorrys Turning Deaf Packs KSI Stats Back On The Road Instruction Standards Covid Effects Test Centre Closures Road Us…
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Show 187 - Cool In Electric
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Show recorded 13/12/21 68 minutes In this show we talk with Rob Cooling and expel some myths about electric cars. Presentations Transition To Electric Sound Generators Charging Lesson Fees & Hours Life and Reliability Manufacturing Costs Correspondence Bizarre Questions Running On Empty FacemasksPeter
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Show 186 - Expo Reflection
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Show recorded 27/10/21 - released 6/11/21 90 minutes In this show we look back at the recent Expo and Conference held at the heart of England showground and listen to some interesting chats with some of the participants. Auto or Manual? Buy or Lease? Expo 21 Leister Fire Service V.R. Vehicle Speed of Sight Queen Elizabeth Foundation Radio In The Ca…
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Show 185 - Trigger Tests
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Show recorded 22/9/21 - released 27/9/21 82 minutes In this show we get an update on the upcoming Expo and Conference on the 10th Oct' (book your place now!). We also discuss in some depth the change to the trigger system for standards checks. Expo Update Local Events CPD 55% Trigger Continuous Faults Badge In The Window Logging Faults Cardington T…
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Show 184 - Perspective From New Zealand
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Show recorded 18/8/21 - released 7/9/21 62 minutes In this show we continue our discussion with Mark Revill-Johnson from New Zealand and amongst other things, we compare notes on how the driving instructor industry compares to the UK. Correspondance Move To New Zealand NZ Licence Conditions Motorbikes Code Zero Advertising Grading System Role Playi…
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