I had my DMI yesterday and it went really well (I think!). I'd go as far as to say it was the best interview I've had recently, or certainly felt like it at least. It's the only time recently at an interview I haven't 'gone blank' and got a little stuck on a few questions, and it certainly seemed like I was giving answers they were happy with. The downside for me, is that the depot for which I applied only has one vacancy apparently, possible two in the near future. I wasn't asked if I could commute to other depots, but I think I had to put three possibles down on my application form? At a push I could do Reading from where I live, and if offered it, would of course have no issues with this, but it's about an hour by road. I'm crossing my fingers once more.
Regarding the pool....It's more of a bathtub to be fair, as they said the course for the depot I applied for was scheduled for March? To me, that seems like a straightforward job offer to anyone who's successful, rather than being put in a pool?
Good luck to everybody else in the process!