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Smart Move Driving School

Smart Move Driving School

5.0(136 reviews)See reviews ↓·Reading

What customers say

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Structured, patiently delivered lessons built around one named instructor, Munsif Fareed, are the defining feature of this Reading school based near Shepherd Road. A theme that comes up often is his calm, unhurried style, with pupils noting that concepts are explained in detail and revisited until properly understood rather than glossed over. Several reviews mention his use of dash-cam recordings to go back over tricky junctions or errors after a lesson, reinforcing what was covered on the road.

Roundabouts and busy multi-lane routes are singled out more than once as areas where his coaching made a real difference, especially for pupils transferring experience gained from driving abroad. First-time passes feature repeatedly, with some pupils reaching test standard in as little as thirty to thirty-six hours of manual tuition in a VW Polo.

Timekeeping and reliability are also praised consistently, alongside an encouraging manner that keeps lessons relaxed rather than stressful, correcting mistakes calmly as they happen. Lessons are available every day of the week, running from early morning into the evening, allowing sessions to be arranged around work, college or other commitments. Pupils repeatedly credit the clear lesson structure and steady feedback for building the confidence needed on test day.

Smart Move Driving School — Customer photo
Smart Move Driving School — Customer photo

Reviews

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Jobin Thomas27 July 2026

My instructor was Munsif. He is very helpful and nice person. Classes was very helpful for my driving test. He helped me to gain more confidence for test. He corrected my mistakes in calm and polite manner. Friendly as well. Finally I passed my driving test on very first attempt. Thank you✌🏻

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Mokshith Kothari3 July 2026

I passed my practical driving test on the first attempt after around 36 hours of manual lessons in a VW Polo with Munsif Fareed at SmartMove Driving School, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. Munsif was friendly, reliable, and always on time. He corrected my mistakes as they happened and was genuinely encouraging throughout, which made every lesson enjoyable rather than stressful. He made sure to cover everything needed for the practical test in a structured way, and his communication was excellent from start to finish. He also teaches automatic lessons in a VW Golf, so he’s a great option whichever transmission you’re learning on. If you’re looking for a patient, skilled, and dependable driving instructor, I’d highly recommend Munsif and SmartMove Driving School.

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Olamide Onaeko24 June 2026

My experience with Munsif Fareed was a very good one. I remember the first time I came for training, I was terrible at it making mistakes upon mistakes but Munsif was very patient with me and he took his time and trained me well. I passed my test on the first attempt yesterday. I will gladly recommend Smartmove driving school if you are planning to do your driving test and obviously Munsif as the trainer 😍

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Daniel Inkpen23 June 2026

Passed first time. Many thanks to Munsif. I originally had another instructor (at another company) who was unable to continue instructing me, whilst I already had a test booked, and luckily I was referred Munsif who was able to resume where we left off and keep my date. Very Friendly, great patience, truly got me test-ready and confident and ready for every obstacle the test threw at me.

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Vinay Nakati28 May 2026

I had a few driving sessions with Munsif from Smart Move Driving School just before my driving test, and I’m genuinely impressed by his teaching approach and knowledge of UK driving standards. Although I already had considerable international driving experience, adapting to UK driving rules and, more importantly, unlearning certain habits was quite challenging. Munsif’s guidance was exceptional, especially when it came to handling large multilane and spiral roundabouts an area where his expertise truly stands out. His explanations were clear, practical, and easy to apply during real driving situations. He quickly identified the small mistakes I was making and gave precise instructions on how to minimize them effectively. What I appreciated most was his calm and professional teaching style, which helped build confidence and improve my overall driving awareness in a short period of time. I highly recommend Smart Move Driving School and especially Munsif to anyone preparing for their UK driving test, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced international driver adapting to UK roads. Thanks

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Omusionza Okusi11 May 2026

I’m so happy to have passed my practical driving test first time , and I couldn’t have done it without Munsif’s excellent guidance and support. Thank you for being patient, professional, and encouraging throughout every lesson. Your clear teaching style and confidence in me really helped me improve and stay calm on test day. I truly appreciate all the effort and dedication you put into helping me become a safe and confident driver. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a great driving instructor!

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Hemachandan A S24 April 2026

Munsif is an excellent driving instructor — patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to helping me succeed. His clear guidance and support made all the difference, and I was able to pass my UK driving test with confidence. Highly recommend!

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 (this page)★ 5,0136Yes
3Reading Driving School (RDS)★ 5,077Yes
4Hermes Drive★ 5,061Yes
5Follow Us driving school (AUTOMATIC ONLY★ 4,963Yes
Contact
+447549989691www.smartmovedrivingschool.co.ukFlat 9, 15 Shepherd Rd, Reading RG2 9SA
Working hours
Monday07:00–20:00
Tuesday07:00–20:00
Wednesday07:00–20:00
Thursday07:00–20:00
Friday07:00–20:00
Saturday07:00–20:00
Sunday07:00–20:00