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In the RED driving seat: Stuart Sharp

Friday, October 12th, 2012

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!

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In the RED driving seat: Stuart Walker

Monday, July 30th, 2012

Today, we are launching our new blog feature: in the RED driving seat.

Each month, we will be grilling our driving instructors from across the UK to see what makes them tick.

First to answer our questions is Stuart Walker, Instructor Training Development Manager.

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BORED? WHY NOT PRACTICE YOUR PARKING!

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Are you suffering from holiday boredom? We thought we would take the opportunity to highlight our retro RED Driving School Games for any newcomers – as well as a reminder for those of you who have been with us for a while. So if you’re looking for something fun to do when you have ten minutes, why not spend some time playing on our games!

Can you pass all three parking challenges? Can you keep those petrol heads happy in fuel duel? Have a play and find out how skilled you are!

Hopefully these will keep you entertained.

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RED’s favourite driving tunes – but do you agree?

Friday, July 8th, 2011

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When you think of taking your summer holiday in the UK, what comes to your mind? Is it long lazy days on the beach? Perhaps strolls through lush green valleys? Or even a visit to the historical landmarks throughout Great Britain? For most of us though it also means long trips in our cars and what better to help time pass than a selection of the nations favourite driving music.

We have compiled a list of our 10 favourite songs to drive to, but do you agree? Join us on Facebook now and vote for your favourite driving tunes.

RED’s favourite driving tunes:

Gary Numan – “Cars”
The Beatles – “Drive My Car”
Stealers Wheel – “Stuck In the Middle With You”
Jimi Hendrix – “Crosstown Traffic”
Talking Heads – “Road to Nowhere”
Billy Ocean – “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car”
AC/DC – “Highway To Hell”
Lenny Kravitz – “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
The Cars – “Drive”
Snow Patrol – “Chasing Cars”

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Top non-alcoholic drinks for a summer BBQ!

Friday, July 1st, 2011

When you’ve successfully passed your driving test for the summer, you have a world of opportunities and loads of new places to explore. During the summer, no doubt you’ll be visiting one or two Barbeques and if you’ve driven there, won’t be able to enjoy a cold beer with people who are not driving. So we have written up a list of some top non-alcoholic beverages that you could enjoy as a refreshing substitute.

Picture by Kincuri

Red Bull
Coca Cola
Lemonade
Fruit juice
Lime and soda
Root beer
J2O
Kopparberg (non alcoholic)
Shloer
Sparkling water

You could also make your own non-alcoholic cocktails, take a look at the drinkaware website which provides videos and recipes for some unusual and tasty drinks! Share your ideas with us by making a comment below, or visiting our Facebook page.

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RED Driving School Games!

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Well, it’s Wednesday and we’re half way through the working week already!

To keep you going through the second half of the week, we thought we would take the opportunity to highlight our retro RED Driving School Games for any newcomers – as well as a reminder for those of you who have been with us for a while. So if you’re looking for something fun to do when you have ten minutes, why not spend some time playing on our games!