Driving Lessons in Reading

Established in 2020, Hermes offers flexible lesson lengths at competitive rates: 1.5-hour lessons at £45/hour or 2-hour lessons at £42/hour, with 20% discounts on 10-lesson blocks. Mock tests and test day preparation are included, with test day car use available subject to readiness assessment.

Grade A instructor with 30+ years of full-time teaching experience, running a single-instructor family operation so you work with the same person throughout your course. £45/hour or £430 for 10 lessons (saving £20), with Pass Plus courses and intensive options available.

Instructor Irfan consistently earns praise for patience, professionalism, and structured lessons that build confidence. £40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £390 (manual) or £410 (automatic) when paid in advance. Mock tests, test day car hire at £100 for 2 hours, and Pass Plus courses also available.

91% first-time pass rate with a team of male and female instructors, over a decade of teaching experience. £45/hour for manual lessons or £450 for a 10-hour block with £10 savings, plus multilingual instructors and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Specialises in both complete beginners and those retaking their test, with a perfect 5-star Google rating.

£50/hour for manual or £55/hour for automatic lessons, with block deals from £440 for 10 hours. Student, NUS and NHS discounts bring rates down to £43–£48/hour. Two-hour lessons available at £90–£100, and Pass Plus courses also on offer at £300 for a minimum of 6 hours.

Known for supporting nervous learners with calm, friendly instructors and a focus on building confidence before test day. Standard lessons from £40/hour, with a popular 10-hour block at £380 and first 2-hour taster lesson for £75. Intensive courses, mock tests, and refresher lessons available to suit different learning stages.

All lessons are 2 hours long at £44/hour for manual or £47/hour for automatic, with block deals starting at £220 for 5 hours and scaling to £1,680 for 40 hours. Book in advance to unlock a £2 per hour discount on Blue lessons. Instructors are Enhanced DBS checked and trained to support learners with disabilities, offering flexible scheduling around work and school commitments.

Instructors with over three and a half years' experience as RED Driving Instructors, focusing on defensive driving techniques and hazard perception rather than just test preparation. £65/hour for standard lessons on weekdays, with Saturday and Sunday rates at £95/hour; intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available. Reviews highlight the transformation from nervous to confident drivers, with one student noting the instructor's ability to build confidence naturally.

Instructor Ashik specialises in automatic driving lessons with a track record of first-time passes, backed by consistently positive Google reviews praising his calm, patient teaching style. Beginner lessons start from £42.50/hour with block booking discounts available, intensive courses from £45/hour, and motorway training at £50/hour. Available 7 days a week, 7am-7pm, with flexible pacing tailored to individual learning needs and medical requirements.

From £42/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic lessons, with motorway training available from £48/hour. Multiple instructors including Mo and Hamid have earned consistent five-star reviews, with students repeatedly praising their patience and ability to build confidence; several passed first time after previous failures. Online lesson tracking and flexible scheduling make it easy to fit lessons around work or studies.

Grade A instructor with 1,800+ first-time passes and 99% positive reviews, known for efficient teaching that covers material in fewer hours than typical lessons. £56/hour or £560 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available and mock tests included to build confidence before your test.

57 five-star reviews highlight Jim's patient, methodical teaching style and ability to build confidence from day one. Lessons are 2 hours only at £40/hour, with a selective approach to student intake that prioritises safe, thorough training across country lanes and motorways rather than quick test passes. Using a new Peugeot e208 electric car, this automatic-only school focuses on producing genuinely safe drivers.

£40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours. The standout feature is a former driving examiner with 14 years of experience who offers specialist lessons on test technique, common mistakes, and mock tests with authentic exam conditions. Rated 4.9 stars across Google, Yell, and Facebook, with block booking discounts and lessons available in Bengali and Romanian.

88% first-time pass rate with pupils typically needing 15 hours less tuition than the national average. Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience teaches one-to-one in a Ford Puma ST, offering flexible lessons from 6am daily. £50/hour or £450 for a 10-hour weekday block, plus November 2025 special offer of half-price weekday lessons.

Over 30 years of experience with a strong first-time pass rate, backed by consistently five-star reviews praising instructor Steve's patience and calm teaching style. Standard lessons are 2 hours at £42/hour, with block deals from £38.50/hour (10-hour block at £400) and a beginners' offer of 4 hours for £126. Free theory training, mock tests, and Pass Plus courses are included.

One-to-one tuition focused on safe driving for life, from absolute beginners through to refresher lessons and Pass Plus courses. Ian Andrews teaches all standards of driver across the area with undivided attention in every lesson. Contact for current pricing.

One-to-one instruction with no car sharing, plus block booking discounts on 10-lesson packages. Antoni Fox offers beginner, assessment, refresher, and Pass Plus courses, with theory test help available and flexible times to suit your schedule.

MTL School of Motoring prioritises building safe, confident drivers for life rather than just test passes, with a structured four-stage method (Align, Develop, Master, Drive) that adapts to each learner's needs, including specialist support for anxiety and additional learning requirements. Pass Plus certified and a BDI member, they offer flexible scheduling across seven days a week with test day car hire available, plus mock tests and theory support to complement practical lessons.

Multiple instructors with consistently strong Google reviews highlighting first-time pass rates and patient teaching. State-of-the-art vehicles with the latest safety features, plus budget-friendly pricing across manual and automatic lessons, block deals, and refresher courses.

Independent school run by Bradley Cummings, who teaches with a calm and patient manner suited to nervous learners and complete novices alike. 2-hour lessons at £90 (£100 for evenings, weekends, and before 9am), or £440 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus, motorway, and refresher lessons also available.