Our driving lessons for beginners are tailored to ensure first time drivers are equipped with the skills and techniques they need to get on the road to passing their test, and becoming a safe, confident driver. Check out our Introductory Offer today!
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Learning to drive can be both an exciting and daunting experience, especially for first-time drivers who have never driven a car before. Our driving lessons are designed to give you the skills you need to pass your driving test and help you be a safe driver in the long run. From your first day in the driver’s seat to passing your driving test, our team and expert driving instructors will guide you through the process and build on your driving skills and confidence.
Beginners’ driving lessons at RED include getting to grips with all driving basics, and then progressing with your driving skills, and covering everything you need to help pass your test. This can include:
Our lessons are designed to ensure you become a safe and confident driver and will cover everything to help you pass your test, including:
Choosing the right driving school for beginner driving lessons can be a bit overwhelming as there are so many out there. RED Driver Training stands out as a top choice for learners, ensuring you build your confidence and success on the road. Here are the benefits of choosing RED for your driving journey:
Learning to drive can be expensive, and at RED, we want to make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to learn how to drive. Our introductory offer is available to new customers of RED, and gives you 16 hours of lessons for the price of 14, helping you to save money when learning for the first time with us.
At RED, our wide network of instructors means that we have different options suited to your learning preferences, ensuring that nothing gets in the way of you learning to drive. Whether you want to learn in an automatic or a manual car, have a preference for learning with a female driving instructor, or require driving lessons in a foreign language, we will do our best to accommodate your needs and help you to get your license.
As a new RED learner, you’ll be able to download our Learn to Drive with RED App alongside doing your lessons. With the app you can book your lessons with your instructor and monitor your progress, helping you to understand your own development and where you need to improve. You can also prepare for your driving theory test, meaning you’ll be doing everything you need to do to get your licence.
Learning to drive can be daunting for first-time drivers, so being matched with an instructor who is mindful of first-time driving jitters is incredibly important. Many of our RED driving instructors have been trained by us, so we can ensure our beginner drivers will receive a high-quality, personalised service. This means that not only will our instructors be knowledgeable, but they will also provide empathetic and constructive support as you start to learn this new and exciting skill.
At RED, we pride ourselves on the premium, personalised service we offer, and we credit this to our understanding of our learners. We ask for feedback to ensure our learners are happy with their services, so we can better understand their needs and experiences and use this to improve our offering. As a result, we’ve earned a 4.7/5 rating on Trustpilot from over 15,000 reviews. But if you need even more proof of how good our services are, we’ve also been voted as Intelligent Instructor’s Driving School of the Year for two years running.
Book driving lessons for beginners with RED
To book driving lessons for beginners, call our customer support team or book online through our website 24/7.
When booking lessons online, select your preference for manual or automatic sessions, and choose the ‘16 for 14 Introductory Offer’ package to save on your driving lessons. This package is available to new customers of RED.
You will then be able to select the available instructor in your area, where you can select a time and date that suits you for your first session.
You can get on the road for as little as £23/ hour! We offer a range of different lesson packages from 3 to 40 hours, which differ in price. This gives you a choice of how many hours you want to pay for at once. If you’re new to RED, we also have introductory offers, which give you good savings when booking your first block of driving lessons.
*At checkout, a digital charge of £1.20 per lesson hour and a booking fee of £3.49 is applied (inc VAT).
There’s no minimum or maximum number of driving lessons beginners need to take before taking their practical driving test. However, you should make sure that you are confident in your abilities and feel safe behind the wheel before attempting to take a test - this will give you a better chance of passing the first time. Our instructors will advise you and let you know if they think you are ready to take to the roads by yourself or whether you should consider further sessions. At RED, we want you to feel confident behind the wheel and feel ready for your driving test.
Whether you want automatic driving lessons or manual lessons is entirely up to you. Without a clutch pedal and less reliance on gear changing, lots of people think learning to drive in automatic is easier, and may be a faster way to get your licence. However, passing your driving test in an automatic doesn’t mean you can drive a manual car, whereas a manual license allows you to drive in both! Whatever you choose, RED has the ability to learn in either option.
Yes, having a provisional driver’s license is a legal requirement for learning how to drive. You will need to show this to your instructor before your first lesson, so make sure you’ve applied for and received this before starting. At RED, we know this can be confusing, so we have some useful guidance to help you apply for your provisional license.
Accelerate your driving education with our Intensive Driving Courses. Designed for quick learners or those on a tight schedule, these courses cover the essentials at a pace that suits your rapid progression. Commit to a more rigorous learning schedule and get road-ready in no time.
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Bounce back from a driving test setback with RED’s supportive courses. We analyse where you need the most help, refining your driving skills and boosting your confidence. Our instructors provide focused insights to turn your past experience into a future success.
Book a comeback lesson
Rediscover the pleasure of driving with RED’s Refresher Driving Lessons. Ideal for those who’ve taken a break from driving or want to brush up on their skills. Our lessons adapt to your experience level, renewing your driving prowess and peace of mind behind the wheel.
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