RED Driving School 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience in driving at first was quite sluggish in the first few lessons but honestly I wouldn't have got that confidence if it wasn't for my instructor Jim. He knows how to teach you well and ca... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving test, with only one minor, with Anuj. His teaching helped me become a confident driver and learn new skills, as he explained things very thoroughly. His patience and support were... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my Driving Test first time in Portsmouth today. Wouldn’t have been possible without my instructor Ian. Super helpful and extremely knowledgable. I live in London and still managed to pass firs... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anthony Silvera was a brilliant instructor and I’d highly recommend him. I was able to pass first time thanks to his patience, encouragement, and expert teaching. He always took the time to expla... 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

My instructor was Shah Hussain

My instructor was Shah Hussain, London based (Hackney). I learned automatic driving with him over the course of 25 hours. He had a very calm, confident teaching approach, and has been teaching driving in London for something like 30 years, and it shows! I passed the practical on the first go :) and I know Shah's other student took their test the day before me, and they also passed first time :) Would recommend for sure.

1 July 2026
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Congratulations on your first-time pass! Thank you for your kind review and best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Oxford based ADI Shalena Rahman…

My Oxford based ADI Shalena Rahman (Shelly) was very patient, kind and encouraging. She always made me feel supported and confident and I would highly recommend her to anyone (I passed first time).

3 July 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

Thank you Tanisha Broady

First of all I want to say a big thank you to Tanisha Broady, what an Instructor this lady is, she's an amazingly amazing, understanding, calm, patient and a good teacher. I enjoyed every lessons I did with her, it was fun, she will teach you what you need to do to get your licence all you just have to do is follow her instructions and your licence will be in your hands that's all.
Thank you once again May God bless you for me. You're the best.

2 July 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 5 out of 5 stars

Used RED for 2 of my children

Used RED for 2 of my children and both instructors - Spencer Lee Durrant & Michael Wenger were excellent (and far more patient than I could ever be).
Thanks guys.

2 July 2026
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Thank you for the five-star review and best wishes for your children's future driving.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

scammer picking up inquiry forms

I went onto the legit website and filled in the inquiry form , 40 mins later they are in touch by watts app , after talking for ages I booked sent over £325 and it was a scam , they got me through the inquiry form , be very very careful , im money down and an upset gradson who has no lessons booked and no money to pay for any

29 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you for reaching out to us regarding this matter. From what you’ve described, it seems you may have unfortunately fallen victim to a scam. Please be advised that driving lessons with RED can only be booked through our official contact centre, our website, or directly with a RED-approved Driving Instructor. We strongly urge customers not to make any payment directly to an instructor without first verifying their credentials with RED. We are aware of an increase in individuals posing as “official instructors” online, and in many cases, once payment is made, these individuals disappear along with the funds. To address this situation, we recommend the following: Report this incident to your local police authority, providing them with as much evidence as possible (e.g., screenshots of communications, payment receipts, etc.). We deeply regret any inconvenience or loss this situation may have caused and are committed to helping prevent similar incidents in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was instructed by Mark Kivlehan in…

I was instructed by Mark Kivlehan in Glasgow area, and recently passed my test in Hamilton! Wouldn’t have been able to without his expertise and tips to help improve my weaknesses. He made sure each lesson was enjoyable and we had a good time! Couldn’t recommend Mark more!

2 July 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 5 out of 5 stars

Passed with 0 minors

After failing my test previously, I switched to RED Driving School and had the pleasure of being taught by instructor Amin Al-Haddad. I was able to pass yesterday at Mill Hill with 0 minors!

Amin always showed up 15 mins early to each lesson, and made sure to teach me skills until I was able to master them. When I was learning to parallel park, he even used a tape measurer to help me visualise the reference points.

On the day of my test, we had a fantastic lesson and he assured me that I have to be relaxed and confident. He guided me throughout the whole process, and thanks to his efforts, I was able to secure a pass with absolutely no faults.

Thank you to RED Driving School and especially to Amin, I hope everyone has an instructor like him - I'm truly very grateful!

1 July 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

Big thanks to Kashif and Azhar(…

Big thanks to Kashif and Azhar( manchester) for helping me pass my driving test, helped me correct small mistakes and overall driving for even after i pass my test.

1 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

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

Amin Al-Haddad - Outstanding Driving Instructor

I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor! Amin Al-Haddad is an outstanding instructor, and thanks to his patience, encouragement, and expert guidance, I passed my driving test FIRST time at Hendon test centre.

Amin always made me feel calm and confident behind the wheel, explaining everything clearly and helping me improve with every lesson. His professionalism, reliability, and positive attitude made learning to drive an enjoyable experience, and he always believed in me even when I doubted myself.

I would highly recommend Amin Al-Haddad to anyone looking for a driving instructor. Thank you so much for all your support and dedication—I couldn't have done it without you!

2 July 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shelly is the best instructor in the…

My Oxford based ADI Shalena Rahman (Shelly) was the best instructor in the world ive never felt more safe in a car and she is an amzaing teacher who is patient and considerate.She was with me through ups and downs she is basically just a legend.Would highly recommend for any learner drivers.Ive just passed my test with her as well couldn’t be any happier.

2 July 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

Milyon Canterbury

Milyon was a great instructor and very constructive and helped me build confidence couldn't recommend him more

1 July 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you for the five-star review! Wishing you all the best in your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't say enough great things about…

I can't say enough great things about Anisa Fatima, South Manchester. Anisa kindly stepped in for a few days while my original instructor was away, and she was absolutely amazing and so friendly. She gave me clear guidance and feedback, boosted my confidence and abilities, was really patient and supportive, so thanks to her, I passed my test on the first try with 0 minors! 😊

1 July 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

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

Driving instructor review

I had Aron as my driving instructor. I felt very comfortable with him and he always boosted my confidence, especially after failing my first driving test. I really recommend Aron if you’re in the Hertfordshire area :)

1 July 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

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

I was instructed by Shah Hussain in…

I was instructed by Shah Hussain in North London and passed my test first time at Wood Green driving centre - I was so happy with the teaching I received. Shah was reliable, friendly and really informative on practical tips for the test and helped me to identify any weaknesses and refine these for the test itself. I couldn’t recommend him more!

30 June 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

Thanks to Abdul Jabbar I was able to…

Thanks to Abdul Jabbar I was able to past first time at Warwick test centre. He explained everything clearly and was very patient with me. Thanks to him I was confident going into my test and would recommend him to anyone looking for a patient and knowledgable driving instructor.

1 July 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.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you are ADI or PDI this company is…

If you are ADI or PDI this company is one of the worse companies to work with.
They have hidden fees, hidden discounts for learners that they will not reveal until you have signed the contract.
Stay away from this company and look for work somewhere esle.
Do not do the mistake I did.

1 January 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Sorry to hear of your experience. Please contact Instructor Services to discuss your concerns further. Kind regards

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Had 15 hours of lessons, switched school

Had 15 hours of lessons with Byron, I found the communication skills lacking and was not feeling comfortable and reassured during my lessons. The app is great and booking lessons on the website is easy and convenient but the lessons themselves were lacking. I wish the website gave you more information about the driving instructor such as pass rate and a brief description of heir teaching style. I also wish the website allowed you to switch instructors, then I may have stuck with RED and just switched instructors. My instructor was often a few minutes late and even took personal calls during a lesson. One 2 hour session I struggled with the clutch, only after the session did Byron tell me he could see my seet position was incorrect the whole time and this was probably the cause, he also told me after a 2 hour session that the car had a new clutch and this made it require more pressure than before, I feel like many of my sessions were frankly wasted due to issues such as these. Having 1 hour reserved for a test when only 16 hours have been booked in a package seems silly, nobody is ready for a test after 15 hours and I do not intend to do my test using RED.

Edit - In reply to RED's reply I did not raise this concerns with RED's customer support because I honestly couldn't find their customer support, either on their app or website. I'm sure if I continued to search I may find a phone number but I would much rather a chat element or email address clearly shown on their app and website.

27 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your experience with your instructor did not meet your expectations.

I've looked at your account, and I'm unable to see that these concerns were raised with us through the appropriate customer service channels at the time. As the issues you've described would need to be investigated, I would encourage you to contact our Customer Service team directly so they can review your concerns in full, including your experience with your instructor and the lessons provided.
Your feedback regarding instructor profiles, the ability to switch instructors, and the lesson package structure is appreciated. Kind regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend James Ursell!!!

I passed first time with 2 minors and it’s all down to James. I was a very anxious learner but he was very patient and calm even when I made mistakes. He helped push me to believe in myself and build up my confidence. He is a very positive and encouraging instructor who genuinely cares about helping his students. He breaks things down and explains them very clearly. He ensured that I was fully prepared for the driving test, he has never cancelled a lesson and is very reliable. I couldn’t be more thankful to him for all of his help throughout my driving journey and I cannot recommend him enough! - Chloe Gibson

28 June 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

Andrew Cowell was amazing

I had Andrew Cowell as my instructor for about 8 months. There's no doubt that it's because of him that I was able to pass stress-free. Each lesson was tailored to what I needed to work on, so each 2-hour slot was utilised exactly how I wanted it to be.
His attitude to making mistakes made it feel like a true learning experience rather than a scrutinising examiner looking down on me, and it helped me, a usually nervous person, enjoy driving much more than I thought I originally would.
You can tell he truly enjoys teaching and cares for his students and so I would recommend him to any and all learners

29 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you for sharing your kind comments. It’s great to hear that Andrew has helped you so much on your driving journey! Congratulations on your test pass and best wishes for your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simon Nix - Driving Instructor

Really enjoyed my lessons with Simon Nix, who is very thorough, patient and has a great teaching style. I found that our lessons helped me become an independent driver very naturally and I looked forward to each lesson and getting behind the wheel. I would definitely recommend Simon as an instructor, who helped me go into my driving test confidently and having all my questions answered, I passed first time. Cheers

30 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

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

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