James Valente - RED Driver Training

27/10/2026

The scariest part of Halloween is realising Christmas is 8 Saturdays away😭

Anyway…driving lesson vouchers make pretty good presents 👀

21/10/2026

Your car can go faster…. Should you….?

Find out about speeding risks and penalties, choosing a safe speed for the conditions and what to do if you feel pressured to drive faster.

16/10/2026

Driving is probably the most dangerous thing your employees do in their line of work. This Road Safety Week (15-21 November) we're hosting a free webinar for anyone who employs people who drive for work to come and learn more about the robust policies and procedures that can manage road risk at work.

Road Safety Week webinar - Wednesday 18 November 10am - 11.30am.

• Get practical, take-home tips that will help you ensure your drivers are as safe as possible on every journey they make.
• Learn how the way we drive affects our risk of being in a crash and how the choices we make when we’re behind the wheel can make a big difference.
• Find out how modern vehicle technology can help you address risky driving behaviours.
• Explore the real risks associated with fatigue, impairment and driver distraction, and how you can create a culture that puts safety first and champions driver wellbeing.

Sign up now to join this webinar: www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week-webinar

Road Safety Week takes place 15-21 November, delivered by Brake and sponsored by Hastings Direct, National Accident Helpline and Waymo.

16/10/2026

Road Safety Week resources are now live!

Sign up at www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week to receive the first of our action pack of resources. Explore our toolkits for guidance on how to take part, access social media imagery and posters and learn more about our resources for work, school and beyond. More tools will be added in the coming weeks giving you everything you need to take part.

Join millions of people across the UK taking part in Road Safety Week from 15-21 November 2026. Sponsored by Hastings Direct, National Accident Helpline and Waymo.

12/10/2026

A HUGE well done to Kayleigh who passed her practical driving test FIRST TIME today, Monday 12th October 2026, at Tunbridge Wells Test Centre!

Kayleigh overcame her testing nerves brilliantly, securing a well-deserved pass with some great feedback from her examiner. A big thank you to Kayleigh’s Dad for all his support with private practice. It really does make a difference.

Kayleigh, I’m genuinely proud to have been part of this milestone. It’s been an absolute pleasure being your instructor and helping you on your journey to getting your full driver licence.

Welcome to the full licence club! Enjoy your new-found freedom, wishing you many happy and safe years of driving. Well done! 🚗 🎉

06/10/2026

Well what can I say… MASSIVE congratulations to Grace who passed her practical driving test FIRST TIME today, Tuesday 6th October 2026 at Sevenoaks Test Centre! 🎉

It’s been an absolute pleasure being part of Grace’s journey to becoming a fully licensed driver, and I’m genuinely so happy for her today. She’s worked hard, put the effort in and got the result she deserved!

It’s definitely a bit of a bittersweet one though, because although I’m over the moon for Grace, I’m also going to miss our lessons!

Well done Grace, you should be really proud of yourself. Enjoy your new freedom and I look forward to seeing you out on the road! 🚗

And of course, a big thank you to your Mum for all the support with the private practice. Those extra hours really do make a difference and it’s great to have that support alongside the lessons.

Well done Grace… FIRST TIME PASS! Now go and enjoy that full licence! 👏🏽🥳🎉

28/09/2026

There’s a lot of confusion about the 6am Monday rush, so here’s the important bit:

If you already have a test booked and are looking for something sooner, there’s no best time to check.

Earlier appointments can appear at any time because someone cancels, changes their test, or DVSA adds extra examiner availability.

The 6am Monday queue is mainly for the new appointments released 24 weeks ahead.

So, if you’re already booked and just want an earlier test, there’s no benefit in joining the 6am Monday queue 👍🏽

Keep checking the DVSA service regularly — you never know when an earlier test might pop up! 👀🚗

Booking your driving test? 🚘

Head to gov.uk/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests to find out when driving test appointments are released, when to search for earlier tests, and how long people wait to take the test.

21/09/2026

11/09/2026

25/08/2026

A massive congratulations to Evie, who passed her practical driving test FIRST TIME today, Tuesday 25th August 2026, at Sevenoaks Test Centre! 🥳👏

Evie overcame her test day nerves brilliantly and secured her full driver licence! I’m super proud of how much Evie’s confidence, skills and ability have grown throughout our lessons. I’ve genuinely enjoyed every session - we’ve had plenty of laughs along the way and a few tears too! 😂

A huge thank you to Evie’s family for all their support with private practice. That extra experience is so valuable in helping develop the skills and confidence needed to become a safe and independent driver.

Evie well done! 🎉 It’s been an absolute pleasure to be part of such an important milestone in your life. I wish you all the very best on the road ahead and look forward to seeing you about!

Take care and safe driving! 🚗