Podcast Episodes

The Green Room #47: Could 2025 be the best year for Driving Instructors?

Join Terry Cook and Chris Benstead as they dive into the current landscape of driving instruction and the exciting developments on the horizon for 2025. They explore the impact of the driving test bo…

Published on 7 months ago

Mini-Cast #1 - Kevin Sellwood & Sarah Hall

Terry Cook welcomes listeners back to the Instructor Podcast with an exciting lineup featuring two distinct guests, Kevin Sellwood and Sarah Hall, who each bring their own unique perspectives and exp…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Short Lesson #32 - Did the trainer identify the pupil's learning goals and needs

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 hea…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Green Room #46: Driving Instructor 2024 in Review - Part 2

Chris Bensted, Tom Stenson, and Stewart Lochrie join me in Part Two of our review of 2024.

We take a look at all the news from the socind half of the year, plus I ask for some fails, wins, and industr…

Published on 8 months ago

The Green Room #46: Driving Instructors 2024 in Review - Part One

As we wrap up 2024, this episode of the Instructor Podcast takes a reflective look at the year's highs and lows within the driving instructor industry.

The main focus is on the positive strides mad…

Published on 8 months ago

TikTok Tips for Driving Instructors - How to Go Viral without Clickbait

Season 9 Episode 8

Get ready to dive into the world of social media for driving instructors with Keanan LA and Terry Cook.

This conversation highlights the importance of utilizing platforms like TikTok to engage with y…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Driving into the Future: The Role of Instructors in Autonomous Vehicles

Season 9 Episode 7

Driving instructors need to embrace the evolving technology of vehicles, especially as we move closer to autonomous driving.

Terry Cook chats with Dr. Nick Reed, a leading expert in vehicle technolog…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Who Should You Take for Your Standards Check? 17 Trainers Share Their Secrets!

Season 9 Episode 6

Choosing the right pupil for a Standards Check is crucial for driving instructors, and this episode gathers insights from 17 esteemed trainers on how to make that decision.

The consensus is clear: in…

Published on 9 months ago

Green Room #45 - Grumpy Old Men

Get ready for a lively discussion as Terry Cook and Chris Bensted dive into the pet peeves that really get under their skin in the driving instructor world.

From the annoyance of trainers boasting ab…

Published on 9 months ago

From Tech Sceptic to Advocate: How Technology Can Transform Driving Lessons

Season 9 Episode 5

Today’s podcast dives into the fascinating world of in-car technology and its implications for driving instructors and learners alike.

Vicky Folland joins Terry Cook to discuss the importance of embr…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago