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Hermes Drive

Hermes Drive

5.0(61 reviews)See reviews ↓·Reading

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Hermes Drive is associated almost entirely in reviews with one instructor, Dimitrios, whose calm and patient manner is mentioned consistently across pupils learning both manual and automatic cars. Clear, simplified explanations of driving rules and manoeuvres come up repeatedly, with reviewers saying complex points were broken down and repeated as often as needed until they felt understood.

Several accounts describe passing on the first attempt with only a small number of minor faults, and confidence-building is named as a consistent outcome of lessons rather than an occasional one. Flexibility with scheduling is highlighted too, with punctuality for every lesson and a willingness to work around pupils' availability mentioned as reassuring by more than one reviewer. Reviews regularly refer to that Dimitrios's honest feedback during lessons helped learners understand exactly where they stood ahead of test day, rather than leaving them guessing.

The automatic route in particular is noted by pupils who felt well supported throughout, with nerves eased by a steady and unhurried teaching pace. Based in Reading and offering lessons every day of the week, including extended Friday hours into the evening, the school's appointments stretch from early morning through to early evening across most of the week, giving learners a wide window for booking sessions.

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Hermes Drive — Customer photo
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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Akshat Jain22 July 2026

Dimitrios has been a wonderful instructor. He explains things clearly and patiently and I passed my test with just 4 minors. I would definitely recommend his classes.

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Agathe Naudot2 July 2026

I had a great experience learning to drive with Dimitrios. His approach really helped build my confidence behind the wheel and made learning to drive feel straightforward and enjoyable!

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Trey Makoni25 June 2026

Dimitrios helped me pass first time in Reading today with 4 minors. Quality instructor who makes the driving experience so easy, would recommend to any learner drivers. Once again thank you Dimitrios, see you on the roads!!

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Pedro Rosa20 June 2026

Highly recommender! Passed my test and couldn’t be happier with the instruction I received from Dimitrios. Calm, patient, and easy to get along with. He explains things clearly, gives honest feedback, and helped build my confidence on the road. Thanks for all the help, Dimitrios – much appreciated.

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Adu Asabre8 May 2026

Best driving school ever! Thank you Herms Drive for all the support and guidance throughout my lessons. I’m very happy to have passed my test with zero faults. Truly appreciate everything

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Vashistha Gehlot6 May 2026

Had my first driving lesson and it was a good experience. The instructor was very patient, calm, friendly and made me feel confident behind the wheel from the start.

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Tai Owoka30 April 2026

Dim is an amazing and patient instructor. He teaches you what you need to know and is very efficient. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. His way of teaching just made everything easy to understand. Thanks to him, I felt confident and ready for my test. I’d recommend them to anyone without hesitation!

Driving schools in Reading compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 6 businesses in this category in Reading are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Best Driving School Reading★ 5,0210No
2Smart Move Driving School★ 5,0136Yes
3Reading Driving School (RDS)★ 5,077Yes
4Hermes Drive (this page)★ 5,061Yes
5Follow Us driving school (AUTOMATIC ONLY★ 4,963Yes
Contact
+447481202278hermesdrive.uk14 Battle Square, Reading RG30 1AL
Working hours
Monday07:00–19:00
Tuesday07:00–19:00
Wednesday07:00–19:00
Thursday07:00–19:00
Friday08:00–20:00
Saturday07:00–19:00
Sunday07:00–19:00