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.
The Secret to Responsible Driving
Monday, November 19th, 2012If at first you don’t succeed try try again
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012Earlier 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.
UK first: RED Driving School goes green as learner passes driving test in electric car
Monday, October 29th, 2012On Saturday 27th October, 18 year old RED Driving School pupil Navdeep Singh passed his UK practical driving test in an electric car.
In the RED driving seat: Stuart Sharp
Friday, October 12th, 2012In 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!
Could you be facing driving restrictions?
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012Currently, 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?
75% of driving instructors think a cycling safety element is needed in UK driving test
Monday, September 24th, 2012It’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.
We’re partnering with RAC, find out how you can benefit now!
Friday, September 14th, 2012In the RED driving seat: Anthony Fuller
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012In 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.
Low cost, low risk learner driver insurance
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012Here at RED, we know that being taught driving skills from qualified instructors is just as important as having the opportunity to practice driving outside of tuition time. Indeed, The Driving Standards Agency recommends that in addition to the lessons with your instructor, you should also practice for at least 20 hours privately.
Now, those of you who have already made a start with this will know that persuading your parent, guardian, big sister or cousin to practice in their car is hard enough, but then you have to worry about insurance on top.
Learn to drive and stick to it!
Monday, August 6th, 2012Our CEO tells us why learning to drive is essential even when times are tough…
Recent statistics released by The Department for Transport reveal nearly a 10 per cent fall in people taking their driving test. In the 17-24 age group, just under 320,000 took their test between 2011 and 2012, a fall of nearly 50,000 compared to the previous year.
