When you have passed your driving test and are setting off on the open road for a lifetime of independence, we at RED are confident that you will have been fully equipped with the level of driving skill required to be a responsible driver.
Welcome to the RED Driving School Blog
RED Driving School, one of the largest national driving schools, shares its expertise and opinions on topics related to learner drivers and the driving instruction industry as a whole. The dedicated team at RED will be sharing tips and advice on the learning to drive process, driving lessons, getting you through your driving test and our passion for road safety.
Read on and leave us a comment or two to let us know your thoughts!
November 6th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
If at first you don’t succeed try try again
Earlier this week it was announced that a learner driver from Essex has failed the driving Theory Test a total of 105 times.
Aside from the cost implications associated with this, which will be in the region of £3,255, the learner must be feeling very disheartened.
October 29th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
UK first: RED Driving School goes green as learner passes driving test in electric car
On Saturday 27th October, 18 year old RED Driving School pupil Navdeep Singh passed his UK practical driving test in an electric car.
October 19th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
RED Driving School partners with ingenie to help you out!
Good news for those of you thinking of learning to drive with RED, or currently learning to drive with us. We have teamed up with specialist young driver insurer ingenie to provide more affordable insurance for 17-25 year olds who pass with RED.
October 12th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
In the RED driving seat: Stuart Sharp
In the RED driving seat this month is North East based driving instructor Stuart Sharp.
• In your opinion, what is the most difficult element of the practical driving test?
I think the most difficult element of the practical driving test is the students’ ability to deal with nerves on the day, from the practice drive before the test where students may make silly mistakes which they haven’t done previously, to the nerves affecting how they drive during the test itself. It’s such a shame if nerves get the better of them!
October 9th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
Could you be facing driving restrictions?
Currently, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is proposing that young people should spend at least a year learning to drive. The ABI also wants a lower alcohol limit for new drivers and a ban on intensive courses as the only method of learning. So, what does RED think?
October 2nd, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
Could road tax be facing the axe?
Currently, cars on UK roads pay a tax based on their carbon emissions. So what happens when the UK population becomes increasingly more carbon conscious and electric cars (which are not accountable for road tax) become more popular?
September 24th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
75% of driving instructors think a cycling safety element is needed in UK driving test
It’s education not just legislation that’s needed
Findings from our recent research with instructors suggests that 75 per cent of driving instructors in the UK believe the driving test needs more consideration for cycling awareness.
September 14th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
We’re partnering with RAC, find out how you can benefit now!
RAC has over 7 million members and has been around since 1897. This is why we are proud to announce that RED Driving School is its new driver training partner! The partnership means we can offer members’ friends and family unique discounts off driving lessons with RED.
September 4th, 2012 by Ian McIntosh
In the RED driving seat: Anthony Fuller
In the RED driving seat this month is York based driving instructor Anthony Fuller.
Anthony is a retired police officer, teaches in an automatic car and is fully trained in teaching those with disabilities how to drive.
