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

Great experience

Great experience! Abdul Jabbar helped me to pass my first driving test after a two week long crash course. Recommend!

18 June 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

Third time’s the charm

My instructor is Cherag. Best instructor, very clear and calm. Great teaching methods. Highly recommended instructor !
I had 2 bad ones before, just make sure to ask Red to change straight away if you’re not feeling it. The difference is night and day.

18 June 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

Driving instructor Jay

I learned to drive through Red Driving School in Slough with Jay and had the best experience. I was really nervous about learning to drive and had been putting it off for a long time, but I needed to learn before moving to Australia.

Jay was amazing! He was incredibly patient, understanding, and supportive throughout the whole process. I could always ask plenty of questions and was never made to feel silly if I made a mistake. He also has a great sense of humour, and we always had a good laugh during lessons, which helped me feel much more relaxed and confident behind the wheel.

I completed an intensive course with around 3–4 lessons a week and passed my test first time, thanks to Jay's excellent teaching. He knew I really needed to pass before moving, but he never rushed me and made sure I was completely ready before sitting my test.

I would highly recommend Jay to anyone looking to learn to drive, especially if you're nervous about getting started. He made what felt like a daunting experience much easier and helped me build confidence every step of the way.

18 June 2026
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Thank you for your lovely five-star review! We're thrilled to hear you passed your test on the first attempt. Wishing you all the best in your driving journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glen pulled through in such a short…

Glen pulled through in such a short time to help me nail my driving ready for my test and I got a 98% pass so happy I used him and will forever pass him on to people who are looking for a driving instructor
Thankyou so much glen wouldn’t off done it without you x

17 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you for sharing your kind comments. It’s great to hear that Glen 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

Tomasz Cieslikiewicz from Wood Green in North London

I had the best instructor anyone could wish for.

Tomasz Cieslikiewicz from Wood Green in North London is simply a true gem among driving instructors in London. He treats every learner individually, depending on their natural ability to drive. He is patient and understanding, notices our mistakes, and helps us correct them and improve our driving culture.
During lessons, he is calm, brings a sense of peace, and makes you feel safe while driving. Driving with him is a pleasure and a joy. He helps you deal with stress, and every lesson with him builds your confidence.
Tomasz Cieslikiewicz is an instructor I would recommend to anyone who wants to start learning to drive from the beginning, as well as to people who want to refresh their driving skills after a break and return to driving on UK roads.
I passed my driving test on the second attempt at Wood Green Test Centre.

17 June 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

My Oxford based ADI Shalena Rahman…

My Oxford based ADI Shalena Rahman (Shelly) was amazing, extremely helpful and supportive and I couldn’t have passed my test without her. She was very good at giving instructions and helping me whenever I did something wrong. She was very patient with me and it paid off. Thanks for very much for everything, I really appreciate it.

17 June 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

Dan Ridgeway deserves 6 stars.

By far the best instructor i managed to find in the 5+ years of learning to drive, Dan Ridgeway is such a professional and a true teaching mogul. He was always so calm and when i made mistakes this calm approach was just what i needed. Overall passing my driving test first time and it wouldn’t have been possible without Dan’s constant words of encouragement, if you’re doing lessons in Worcester i couldn’t recommend him enough.

17 June 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

Andy, Cambridge

My instructor, Andy, in Cambridge helped me pass. I've had other instructors in the past, but can frankly say that Andy has been the most supportive, patient, down-to-earth and helpful instructor I have had. Thank you!

17 June 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

Cherag London driving instructor

Cherag is an exceptional instructor, he’s helped me improve in confidence and technique from the first session and is quick to identify issues and correct them.

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad experience - think very hard before choosing RED

My experience with this driving school has been very disappointing and far below the standard one would expect. My driving instructor (his name is MD Salman bin Uzzaman), who I had from June 2025 to March 2026, was very unreliable, and lessons with him were stressful, difficult, and caused a great deal of unnecessary trouble for me. My experience was bad enough that I decided (before my first practical test in March 2026) that I would not continue taking lessons with him after that practical test, which I ended up failing with 5 majors. The driving school itself was also unsatisfactory. When I was first arranging to have lessons through RED, I provided the area in which I live and was offered a choice of three manual instructors; after I stopped having lessons, I discovered that my residence did not appear to be within the area that my driving instructor (MD Salman bin Uzzaman) covered, meaning that there is a very good chance I was provided an instructor by RED that was not only of sub-par quality but also out of bounds. The cost of lessons is another issue of note, as whenever I would book a block of lessons through RED, RED would apply a digital charge and a booking fee, meaning that the final cost for purchasing a block of lessons was in fact larger than the cost of the lesson hours themselves. Yet another issue of note is that I was unable to search for new instructors from RED through my MyRED account, and when I asked the driving school over the phone if I could have my driving instructor taken off my account, I was told that this would not be possible unless I had already arranged to have lessons with another instructor.

The result of all this is that my experience with RED in general, and the driving instructor I was unfortunate enough to cross paths with, has been very, very poor. Anyone reading this should think twice before choosing this driving school; the quality of its driving instructors is clearly not guaranteed (and so lessons are not guaranteed to give you value-for-money) and the process of finding/changing an instructor is unacceptably flawed. I am most likely going to continue learning to drive with another provider, be that a driving school or an independent instructor - RED just doesn't seem to cut it at all.

18 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service

Very poor service. My son had lessons with Judit Veres in Surrey, with his last session on 1 June and another scheduled for 18 June. When the booking disappeared, he reached out and was told she had already moved out of the area—without any prior notice. This left him stranded with no time to find another instructor. A complete lack of professionalism and basic courtesy. Avoid this driving school

16 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Due to the change in instructor availability following the instructor's relocation, which meant they were no longer able to continue providing lessons in the area and to minimise disruption, affected pupils were reallocated to alternative instructors within our network, and customers were notified of this change. We remain committed to delivering a high standard of service and, where unforeseen changes occur, we work to ensure customers are informed and offered suitable alternative arrangements to continue their learning with as little disruption as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amin AL-Haddad best instructor ever i…

Amin AL-Haddad best instructor ever i passed my driving test first time with him he’s very good in what he does he loves his job and does it for passion he helped me manage my nerves before the test but most important he teach me how to drive in a Safe and professional way which I will never forget, he improved my driving skills and supported me in each step to go forward with my exam I’d like to thank him and Red Car Company for the beautiful experience and amazing job☺️

16 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

Great Driving Instructor- Madona Antoun

I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Madona Antoun is patient, encouraging, and always made lessons relaxed, no matter how nervous I felt at the start. She broke down tricky manoeuvres simply, gave me honest feedback, and adapted the pace of lessons to suit my needs. Her teaching methods really helped me feel in control, confident on the road and ready for the test. Passed first attempt in Yeading test centre! Would definitely recommend to anyone learning to drive, 10/10!

8 May 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

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

My oxford Based Approved Driving…

My oxford Based Approved Driving Instructor shalena rahman. (shelly)
I’m so happy to have passed my driving test and i couldn’t have done it without you shelly! from the start you made me feel comfortable, confident and supported. You made the lessons enjoyable which made the learning easier. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a driving instructor. Thank you for everything.

16 June 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

James Valente - superb instructor, highly recommend

James Valente is a superb instructor! I passed first time with only three driver faults and couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. His attention to detail was outstanding and his knowledge and expertise were second to none. He is a kind, patient, supportive and friendly instructor who made learning to drive a positive experience. Highly recommended.

15 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

Simon Nix - Amazing instructor

I’ve been driving with Simon since the beginning of the year. Amazing instructor, so lovely and I passed first time with no minors, all thanks to him.
Very patient and reassuring.
Brilliant Instructor!

16 June 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

Marcus covering the SE4, SE6, SE12, BR1, BR2 and BR3 postcode areas

My instructor was Marcus, lessons and test were in the Bromley area. He's very professional, thorough and supportive. I liked the way he explained things and how he identified key areas of focus to make the lessons as efficient as possible. He's got a very good knowledge of the area, which helped a lot with preparation for the 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

Faraz has been an excellent driving…

Faraz has been an excellent driving instructor! The experience was smooth sailing. I learned a lot from my lessons with Faraz!

8 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you for the wonderful review! Best of luck with your future driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan Gray Aberdeen

Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a driving instructor. Made the entire experience enjoyable and stress free.

15 June 2026
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Reply from RED Driving School

Thank you for your lovely review! Keep up the great work and enjoy every moment of your driving journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam Thacker

Had Sam Thacker as my instructor and passed first time today. He’s a great instructor and takes time to teach you whatever you need extra support on.

15 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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