RED Driving School 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Massive thank you to Grzegorz Szalasny, who is Peterborough based and who jumped in to help me out the week before test day. At such short notice he made space for me in his schedule and helped boost... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Max Laing was my instructor and I genuinely don't think i'd have passed without his guidance. His teaching style is EXACTLY what young nervous drivers need where he doesn't unnecessarily push you to d... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aqeela Ghumman is one of the best driving instructors I've come across! She taught me from scratch and helped me build my confidence behind the wheel step by step. Thanks to her patience and encourage... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My instructor was Angelo Chianta. I really couldn’t have asked for any better. A calm, cool and collected driver with a clear wealth of experience. Made my learning experience so comfortable and infor... See more

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LEARN TO DRIVE WITH RED The cornerstone of learning to drive efficiently is being able to monitor and track your progress to test success and our new app, Learn to Drive with RED, puts learning to drive in the palm of your hand.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Geoff and I got a pass…

Thank you Geoff and I got a pass first time in Taunton.

29 May 2026
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Congratulations on your first-time pass and thank you for the very nice review. Best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Choose Niall Davies!

Passed my driving test first time with zero faults! All thanks to Niall Davies. Was so helpful and supportive, couldn’t have done it without him. He teaches you everything you need to know and ensures you feel confident in every single aspect. Highly recommended!!!

30 May 2026
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Congratulations on passing your test and thank you for the very nice review. Best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mehmmud was an excellent driving…

Mehmmud was an excellent driving instructor - patient, professional, and supportive throughout my lessons. He explained everything clearly and helped me build confidence behind the wheel. Thanks to his guidance and teaching, I passed my driving test on my first attempt. I would highly recommend Mehmmud to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable driving instructor.

29 May 2026
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Congratulations on your first-time pass! We truly appreciate your fantastic review. Best of luck with your driving in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phil Durmush - an exceptional driving instructor! Highly reccomended

I'm expressing my sincere gratitude to my amazing coah Phil Durmush, who successfully prepared me to pass my practical driving test on my first try!

Phil is an exceptional professional with a great talent for coaching. He is very patient, teaches with great clarity and precision and always makes sure to have fun during lessons as well. His approach and expertise made sure I was ready for all type of road situations and I felt very confident after each lesson.

I reccomend Phil Durmush to absolutely everyone who wants to pass with confidence and actually learn how to drive well.

26 May 2026
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely five-star review, we really appreciate it and we're so happy to hear that you’ve passed your test on the first attempt. Best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot fault Red

Cannot fault Red. My daughter had Simon Martin (Warwick based) and absolutely loved him. From the very first lesson she felt confident and enjoyed her lessons. Simon was very professional, very easy to get in touch with if I had queries and was so encouraging from the very beginning. I’m sure it all helped build her confidence as she was test ready very quickly. Unfortunately Simon was away for her actual test but he took the time to message that morning to ask how she’d got on. So proud that she passed first time. Thank you Simon for being the best driving instructor!

18 May 2026
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Congratulations to your daughter on her first-time pass and thank you for the wonderful review. Best wishes to you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Max Laing was my instructor and I…

Max Laing was my instructor and I genuinely don't think i'd have passed without his guidance. His teaching style is EXACTLY what young nervous drivers need where he doesn't unnecessarily push you to do something you aren't comfortable with while learning. He doesn't raise his voice at mistakes no matter how silly they are like some instructors and i'd fully recommend him!

27 May 2026
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Thank you for your kind review. We truly appreciate your feedback and wish you continued success in your driving journey.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I spent £640 to book 16 hours of…

I spent £640 to book 16 hours of lessons with RED Driving School, and it has been a complete waste of a fortune.Over the last two months, my instructor has cancelled on me four separate times, throwing off my entire learning schedule. On top of that, when they do actually show up, they are consistently 20-30 minutes late.When I tried to get help, their customer support was entirely unreachable. I stayed on the phone for over an hour and nobody ever picked up. I also booked call back but never heard from them. I paid a significant amount of money expecting professional training and reliability, but instead, I got cancelled lessons, tardiness, and non-existent customer care. Save your money and go elsewhere.

29 May 2026
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Sorry to hear of your experience. I have asked a member of the relevant department to contact you to discuss your concerns further. Kind regards

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just been overtaken by RED driving…

Just been overtaken by RED driving school on a narrow country lane (SK10 area) with a skip wagon coming the other way. RED driving school overtook on a bend and swerved in front of us. Would definitely not recommend learning from them 🙀🙀

29 May 2026
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Sorry to hear of your experience. If you have any further details, such as vehicle registration number, please email customer.services@go-red.co.uk Kind regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ruth

Ruth was a really good instructor, explained everything clearly in a way you’ll understand. We never had a bad lesson. Wouldn’t have passed my test without her

28 May 2026
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We truly appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time pass with Niall Davies driving instructor

I have just passed my driving test on the first try today. My instructor was Niall Davies, who I found to be a fantastic driving instructor. Whenever I had a question or wasn't entirely sure about something, he would always go the extra mile in explaining. I also appreciated the fact that I could discuss my decision making process and get feedback without feeling judged, and would always come away from a lesson having improved and/or having learnt something new. Niall taught in a systematic way, which was just the right amount challenging and allowed me to build my confidence without feeling rushed while ironing out my weaknesses. An all around patient, professional and reliable driving instructor.

28 May 2026
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Congratulations on your first-time pass and thank you for the fantastic review. Best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TO THE BEST DRIVING INSTRUCTOR.

I would like to thank my instructor Phanuel Dake for his patience and support throughout my driving lessons.
He helped me build my confidence and always took the time to answer my questions without getting tired.
He never minded repeating things until I fully understood and got them right.
His constant encouragement and reassurance, especially telling me I can do it really motivated me and helped me pass my driving test.

I truly appreciate his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.
Thank you Phanuel Dake.

28 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Congratulations on your test success! Thank you for the great review, and best of luck with your driving in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My instructor disencouraged

My instructor did not teach me everything I needed to know which lead me to finding tips and trics out from other sources. Nearing the exam my instructor said that I was not ready for my exam and that there would be no possibility of using her car for my exam. I insisted and said that I thought I was ready and that I wanted to take my test. Then she said that I was dangerous on the roads and that if I got lucky and passed my test I would put me and others on dangerous situations. After this I decided to find a friend to let me use their car for my test. A much older and harder to drive beaten Skoda Fabia. As I expected, I passed my test, without being dangerous on the roads or anything similar. Very bad experience with this driving school. They were the opposite of what you want to learn, disencouraging, unmotivating and unpleasant. I do not recommend, I did pass but it was because of my effort and persistence. Not listening to my instructor's negative comments was key, but I know some people would listen to these comments and give up.

17 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Devi is an amazing instructor

Been having weekly lessons and from the very start Devi has been very informative and supportive. Very pleasant and helpful with her teaching methods. The 2 hour lessons have been a great benefit and today I passed my test 1st time. Thank you Devi 100% recommended

28 May 2026
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Congratulations on your first-time pass and thank you for the fantastic review. Best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glen Drummond - great and reliable driving instructor!

I passed my driving practical test first time! Glen has great teaching skills and he does his best to make you understand your driving mistakes while on lessons. He’s very patient and supportive. I have had a few driving instructors and decided to stick with him due to his teaching style and approach to discussing areas for improvements. He’s funny too!!! I wouldn’t have made it without him! Always punctual and rarely cancelled on me! After the exam, he sent me videos on driving solo for the first time and at night which demonstrated his care for his students following the end of their learner driver journey. He also got me a bag full of useful stuff for my first car. I would highly recommend him!!!!

27 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely five-star review, we really appreciate it and we're so happy to hear that you’ve passed your test on the first attempt. Best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alaa Kosheta

Alaa Kosheta - Great Instructor

Alaa was sent to me by my old instructor only a week before my test and was able to help me with everything i needed to know in order to pass my test this morning. He is an amazing instructor and makes you understand everything perfectly. Only had around 4/5 lessons with him however by the end of the lessons i was test ready and was able to pass easily with only 5 minor faults.

27 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you so much for your lovely five-star review. We’re delighted to hear you passed your test! Wishing you all the best in your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Niall Davies - a great driving instructor

I passed my driving test last week, with three minors, thanks to my driving instructor, Niall Davies.

He prepared me thoroughly for the Test. A typical lesson would include my driving to and back from the test centre, Niall picked me up from my home, driving in all sorts of areas, quiet estate roads, busy dual-carriageways, and areas where the speed limit changes with bewildering rapidity. We would also take mock driving tests and afterwards Niall would meticulously go through my major and minor faults. We would also practice all the driving manoeuvrers that are included in the test, including forward and reverse bay parking, parallel parking, and the emergency stop, pulling up on the right and reversing, uphill and downhill starts. He would throw in questions on the Highway Code as I drove and we would also review all the Show Me, tell Me questions on a regular basis. In this way he ensured I was ready to take the Test.

Niall goes the extra mile in not just preparing me for the Test but also by providing me with those extra skills to become a good and safe driver after passing. So he would explain to me how he saw an unfolding situation in the road ahead and how that would affect how I drove in that situation. For example if there was a bus or cyclist ahead on a busy road with limited overtaking opportunities. He also took me on the motorway to explain the basics of driving there which has boosted my confidence to use the motorway.

This sums up my experience of Niall as a driving instructor. He is systematic and gives his pupils the confidence to drive safely in all sorts of situations. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about driving and driving techniques and what makes a good driver. He’s also a thoroughly nice bloke and I will miss our chats during our lessons. My very best wishes go to him and his family.

20 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a lovely five-star review, we really appreciate it and we're so happy to hear that you’ve passed your test. Best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently passed my driving test

I recently passed my driving test, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without Tanisha Broady. She was incredibly supportive, patient, and professional throughout the whole process. She could be strict at times during lessons, but it was always because she genuinely cared about helping me improve and become a safe, confident driver. Her teaching style really pushed me to do my best, and it clearly worked. I am so grateful for all her help and would highly recommend her.

27 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Huge congratulations on passing your test! Thank you for your wonderful review — we truly appreciate your kind words. Wishing you all the best in your future driving adventures.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instructor

Great instructor, respectful and extremely helpful. Enjoyed every moment of it and would recommend

27 May 2026
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Thank you for the five-star review and best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed in Chertsey!

I finally passed my driving test with the great help of Judit Veres and also Raj Sandhu. They are both amazing driving instructors with a lot of knowledge of the local area but also general driving tips. They're also nice and good to talk to, so the lessons aren't boring or stressful.

Can't thank them enough! Highly recommend them if you're in the Chertsey area

20 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you so much for your lovely five-star review. We’re delighted to hear you passed your test! Wishing you all the best in your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed first time with one minor

I passed first time with one minor fault. Roger Page is pleasant to work with and i definitely recommend

27 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Congratulations on your first-time pass and thank you for the very nice review. Best wishes for your future driving.

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