{"podcast":{"title":"The Instructor","slug":"the-instructor-4006714","podcast_index_feed_id":4006714,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-instructor/","website_url":"https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fc1e0504-652f-449f-a632-031cd494a29c/dnF6a8YLBvPA_r0GmwXcuA3T.jpg","author":"Terry Cook","episode_count":269,"summary":"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 business owner. To accompany the podcast there's also a premium subscription feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor Here you can find weekly bonus shows, excluive discounts to CPD and all the show are early and ad free. The perfect place to start or enhance your CPD as a driving instructor.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714"},"episode":{"title":"The State of the Industry: Bots, Regulations, and DVSA","slug":"the-state-of-the-industry-bots-regulations-and-dvsa","published_at":"2026-05-31T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714/the-state-of-the-industry-bots-regulations-and-dvsa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714","url":"https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/episode/the-state-of-the-industry-bots-regulations-and-dvsa","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/50969ffc-b5e6-47ec-baec-c2559d814cd6.mp3","summary":"Terry is joined by Peter Harvey, vice chair of the Motor Schools Association GB, to discuss the current state of the driving instructor industry. They unpack a massive list of challenges facing approved driving instructors, including skyrocketing test waiting times. Peter provides essential clarity on the controversial regulation changes that restrict instructors from booking tests directly for pupils. The conversation also dives deep into upcoming measures to stop \"test tourism,\" the future of ORDIT and instructor training standards, and the recent leadership transition at the DVSA. Finally, Peter shares insights on maintaining industry professionalism and how trade associations support instructors. Find more from the MSA 🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes - Join the Premium Membership If you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond, this is the stuff no one else is giving you. 👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up here Get the Workbook for selected Episode When you join the email list, you’ll get a custom workbook to help you reflect, take action, and apply each episode’s message to your real-world lessons. Plus, weekly tips that actually make a difference. Sign up for The Instructor email 📲 Stay Connected via WhatsApp Quick insight, links to key industry documents, and a prize giveaway on Mondays. Join the channel: whatsapp-link.com The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube","meta_description":"Terry is joined by Peter Harvey, vice chair of the Motor Schools Association GB, to discuss the current state of the driving instructor industry. They unp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4574,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-instructor-4006714/episodes/the-state-of-the-industry-bots-regulations-and-dvsa/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714/the-state-of-the-industry-bots-regulations-and-dvsa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}