Red Rose Training - Manchester

Dave R.

Having been an HGV driver for 30 odd yrs, I decided earlier this year to take my Cat D licence. From my initial enquiry into how to go about this, Natalie and the team at Red Rose were very helpful and knowledgeable in assisting me. This ranged from sorting out the transfer of my HGV DCPC to include Cat D entitlement to setting everything up. I met Steve, my instructor to be at my initial assessment. He was honest, open and very fair indeed with the hours he indicated I’d need to sit my test - to the point that he was apologising that he’d given me 8hrs in total!! Steve is a very knowledgeable and calm instructor, who was fantastic to be out and about with. He makes you feel at ease from the outset and it was a pleasure to be out driving with him. Due to my years of lorry driving, he was critical where he needed to be, but also positive for everything else. The 8 hrs sailed by and I enjoyed every minute I was out. I was introduced to Pat for the reversing test, who was also a lovely man to meet and is part of the RR team. I cannot praise highly enough all the team at RR, and it’s not the first time I have been trained by them, having sat a CPC National course with them previously. Thank you all for making it such a wonderful experience in obtaining my Cat D licence. I have no hesitation in highly recommending you to anyone for their driving or learning needs. I wish you all the very best for the future. Dave R.

Muhammad U. C.

I recently completed my PCV bus license training with Red Rose Bolton, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the outstanding instruction I received. A huge thank you to my instructor, Pat—his patience, expertise, and dedication made all the difference in my learning experience.

Pat’s knowledge of the industry is second to none, and he always took the time to explain things clearly, ensuring I felt confident behind the wheel. His calm and supportive approach helped me develop the skills needed to pass my test and become a safe and competent driver.

If you’re looking for professional, top-quality training, I highly recommend Red Rose Bolton, and if you have the chance to train with Pat, you’re in the best hands possible. Thanks again for everything!

Hassan K.

I can't recommend Red Rose enough! Thanks to their exceptional training, I passed my driving test on the first try! From the first moment, the staff was friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in my success.
My instructor PAT, was incredibly patient and made each lesson enjoyable while also focusing on building my confidence behind the wheel. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. #LEGEND
He didn't just teach me how to drive, He gave me the skills and knowledge to be a safe, confident driver on the road.
Whether it was helping me perfect parallel parking or calming my nerves before the test, He supported me every step of the way.
Thanks to Red Rose, I now feel fully prepared for the road ahead.
If you're looking for a supportive, professional driving school that gets results, look no further!

Glyn

Excellent Cat D bus training by Red Rose resulting in a pass today!
Professional & experienced trainers (Paul & Steve) & admin team (Natalie & Cathie) who offer great support & advice throughout the whole process.
Highly recommended.

Hannah T.

really professional team right from day one
my trainer Pat was a legend,comeing for just shunting buses around a yard to passing my test first time with only 2 minors
definitely been a awesome week and loved every minute of it
definitely a fun week especially with the fun weather we had this week
thanks Pat you legend

Nicholas R.

A very good professional company.
The employees all work hard, and there is a good, positive, friendly attitude.
They got me through my Cat D (Bus) driving tests first time. There's no skiving and silliness, everything was relevant to the course, because of this, I felt I got value for money. My instructor, Bill H, was brilliant.
I would undoubtedly recommend them.

Alex M.

My experience with Red Rose has been second to none.
From my initial emails and conversations with the friendly and helpful office team, to working with my instructor (John based at Penwortham) to passing my test, everything has been excellent.

John, my instructor, who from the moment I met him, was calm, friendly and supportive. He allowed me to drive the vehicle and was always on hand to give firm, yet supportive instructions and advice on how to improve. Despite not passing the mock test with John, the feedback he gave me was excellent. This enabled me to better prepare for the test, which I passed without a single driver fault.

John and the rest of his colleagues at Red Rose have delivered an outstanding experience and I would not hesitate to recommend or use them again.

Thank you for everything John and the team.

Ste S.

We're to start with these....
Fitted me in for class1 training over Xmas 3 days an test Xmas eve. That's outstanding.
Secondly the instructor I had Steve was an absolute star. Fantastic person and instructor. Made it easy as just said listen to him. A1++ highly recommended these an Steve thanks for your knowledge 👍 🙏 👏