RED Driving School

RED Driving School: a driving school with national coverage in the UK

RED Driving School is a British driving school that operates with instructors across the country. Its offering ranges from initial preparation to obtain a driving licence to training for already qualified drivers, and also includes programmes for those who wish to become instructors. The company presents itself as the driving school with the most reviews on Trustpilot and states that more than 100,000 students have chosen its services to pass their driving test.

Training pathway for new drivers

The school structures the learning process in several stages. The first consists of applying for a provisional driving licence. After that, the student can prepare for the theory test with the RED app, which offers a free 30-day trial period. Practical lessons are then booked and, once the test is passed, training continues with specific content for newly qualified drivers available in the same app.

Types of lessons and courses

The RED Driving School catalogue includes different training formats:

• Manual and automatic driving lessons, with instructors for all levels.
• Intensive courses for those who need to obtain their licence in a short time.
• Driving experiences, including 4x4, advanced driving, Caterham, auto-test, electric and hybrid vehicle training, FirstDrive for young drivers and skid pan courses.
• Gift vouchers for driving lessons, designed for friends, children or relatives who want to learn.

Instructor training and franchise

The company offers training to become a driving instructor and has a franchise programme. Those who join as RED franchise partners can access a £450 discount on the full instructor training (ADI) and a full refund of training costs once they become RED instructors. The school also publishes information on how to be an instructor, the benefits of this career path and the associated costs.

Corporate training and fleet management

RED Corporate Driver Training is the company's arm dedicated to training companies and fleets. Its aim is to offer risk management and training solutions that keep the fleet compliant, safe and help prevent traffic accidents. It has both online and in-person courses and services for drivers of cars, vans, trucks and other vehicles. These activities are supported by the SafetyFirst platform, which allows driver training records and required actions to be monitored and maintained. The company serves corporate clients ranging from large British organisations to smaller operations.

Facilities and team

RED Corporate Driver Training operates from its own facilities in Donington, with an administrative office at the same location and access to the Donington Park circuit. The management team includes Seb Goldin as CEO of the RED group, headquartered in Billingham, Greg Ford as corporate manager, Jon Sutcliffe as chief operating officer, Mark Cowell as training centre manager and Alan Appleby as lead commercial trainer, among other team members.

Insurance and complementary services

Through a collaboration with Veygo, RED offers insurance for learner and newly qualified drivers. Students who have taken out any cover with Veygo during their learning period can access a 10% discount as new drivers. The school also provides learning resources and content to help prepare for the theory test and build confidence in driving.

Offers and promotions

The RED Driving School website shows introductory offers that include two free hours when buying a 14-hour package and discounts of up to 10% on lesson packages. These conditions are presented as promotions valid at the time of consultation.