HSM Reading Driving School holds a 4.9-star rating across 1,010 Google reviews, largely centred on instructor Shaheen, a former UK driving examiner whose realistic mock tests are singled out repeatedly. Reviewers describe her examiner-level feedback as invaluable for identifying weak areas quickly, with several passing first time after structured, detailed preparation covering road positioning, observations and roundabouts. Instructors Yasir and Corneliu Pop also draw praise for clear explanations and patient, encouraging lessons. Parents booking on behalf of learners mention frequent, reassuring updates throughout the process, adding to a consistent picture of thorough, professional teaching.
Reviews
4.9 / 5 · 1010 totalI can't thank my instructor enough for the amazing support and guidance throughout my learning journey. They are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching. Every lesson was well explained, engaging, and easy to follow, which made learning both enjoyable and effective. They always took the time to answer my questions and made sure I fully understood each topic before moving on. Their encouragement and positive attitude gave me confidence and motivated me to do my best. It is clear that they genuinely care about their students' success. I truly appreciate all the time, effort, and dedication they put into every lesson. I highly recommend this instructor to anyone looking for an exceptional learning experience. Thank you for being such an outstanding teacher and for making a real difference in my learning! THANK YOU DAN
Did 3 lessons with Haroon with my test 3 weeks away. Passed first time after not driving for a while. The test was in Southampton and he took me there. Really insightful, informative and made me comfortable with driving in a very short amount of time. Highly recommend if you want to pass first time 🙌
I highly recommend Yasir as a driving instructor. He is kind, reliable, respectful, and genuinely cares about helping his students succeed. If you’re looking for a driving instructor, ask for Yasir. Unlike some instructors who waste your time and money by ending lessons early and using the remaining time to drive you home, Yasir makes sure every minute of your lesson is valuable. He always completes the exercise or topic you’re working on before taking you back. On many occasions, he even gave me an extra 10–15 minutes at no additional cost to make sure I fully understood the lesson. His teaching skills are excellent, and he is patient, professional, and supportive throughout the learning process. I have no doubts about his ability as an instructor, and I would confidently recommend him to anyone learning to drive. Ask for #YASIR.
I would highly recommend Yasir to anyone preparing for their driving test. Yasir is an experienced driving instructor who explains everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way. His patient and professional approach helped me develop safe driving habits while ensuring I was fully prepared to meet the test.Thanks to Yasir's excellent guidance, encouragement, and thorough preparation, I passed my driving test
Shaheen (Ex driving examiner) from HSM, tutored my son for his practical driving test. She came highly recommended to us. On my intial contact, i was particularly impressed with the detail of information i got and the time she took to explain how lessons were structured, until the day of the driving test. Although my son was away from home at university, he felt well supported and liked how she approached lessons. After his first lesson, his feedback was "I feel more confident with how she tutors as compared to other instructors we previously engaged and myself; he found it easy to remember both theoretical and practically what he was taught ". I had frequent and constructive feedbacks from her on how he was doing throughout the five weeks (5) we engaged her. There was never a time such as "it's too late to contact". I felt more nervous than my son, a day prior to his driving test. She was on the phone constantly offering reassurance whilst honing on things with him. The mock test my son said, was reflective of what the actual exam was. He passed with no faults! The whole process was very well managed and the nurturing way of teaching was fantastic. Now, i have my girls lined up next and have started recommending her to others. This is what teaching in a nurturing environment needs to be and look like. We can never thank you enough Shaheen, we are grateful and appreciative.
I honestly can’t thank Haroon and HSM Driving School enough for helping me pass my driving test. I reached out to him super last minute before my test, and he was absolutely amazing. I was honestly pretty nervous, but Haroon was so incredibly patient with me. He actually took the time to listen to the specific things I was stressing out about and cleared my doubts. He is such a brilliant instructor and just how comfortable he makes you feel in the driver's seat. Helped with Test day nerves as well. He gave me the confidence I needed to handle the roads today, and I couldn't have passed without him. I had an absolutely amazing experience with them. I would always recommend them to anyone.
As one of the most reputable and reliable driving schools in the area, I would definitely recommend HSM Driving School to anyone who wants to pass with flying colours! I passed my driving test with zero faults, and I couldn't have done it without my instructor, Jamil. Jamil was incredibly supportive, patient, and knowledgeable throughout every lesson. He explained everything clearly, helped build my confidence, and always made me feel comfortable while driving. His calm approach and excellent teaching made a huge difference and made sure I was fully prepared for my test. I would 100% recommend!