Excellent driving instructor - would definitely recommend to anybody in the Reading area. I was well experienced with the test route and I was always told when I made mistakes with the instructor Masr... See more
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My experience with Roots Driving School
I just want to give a huge shoutout to my driving instructor, Ali!
From the very first lesson, Ali was patient, calm, and incredibly supportive. He explained everything clearly and made even the trickiest parts of driving feel manageable. His teaching style really built my confidence on the road, step by step.
Thanks to Ali’s guidance and encouragement, I was able to pass my driving test on my very first attempt!
I honestly couldn’t have done it without him. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and reassuring instructor who genuinely wants you to succeed, I can’t recommend Ali enough.
I had a rather not pleasant experience…
I had a rather not pleasant experience with the Roots driving school Reading. My experience was mainly with the instructor I was assigned, so I’m only commenting on that and not the other instructors at the school. During lessons, I often felt there was a lack of focus and encouragement, which affected my confidence as a learner. I was also led to believe I wasn’t ready for manual driving, so I decided to switch to automatic lessons.
For someone looking for calm, patient, and fully attentive guidance, this may not have been the right fit for me.
Krishna from Roots Driving school has…
Krishna from Roots Driving school has been a very great and professional instructor. His patience, tolerance and ability to relate and calm situations is top notch. I really recommend him.
Thank you for your support and guidance…
Thank you for your support and guidance throughout my drving journey.
Quick and easy tips given by my instructor Mr. Masood Majeed proved very useful during test.
Heartful thanks again.
Krishna- Very good instructor!
With my good instructor Krishna I was able to get on the roads within my first lesson. He’s very encouraging, allowing me to feel comfortable when driving on main/busy roads, all thanks to him im sure I’ll progress very quickly!
Outstanding Driving Instructor – Passed with Confidence
I’m delighted to say that I passed my driving test on my first attempt with just 1 minor, and I truly couldn’t have done it without Masroor at Roots Driving School in Reading.
Masroor is an exceptional instructor — calm, patient, and highly professional. From the beginning, he focused on developing me into a safe and confident driver, not just preparing me to pass the test. He didn’t simply teach test routes; instead, he ensured I understood real-life driving situations, strong observation skills, and good decision-making on the road.
Every lesson was well-structured and productive, with clear explanations and constructive feedback that helped me improve consistently. His supportive teaching style built my confidence step by step, and because of his guidance, I felt fully prepared and relaxed on test day. Passing on the first attempt with only one minor truly reflects his excellent instruction.
I would highly recommend Masroor to anyone learning to drive in Reading. Roots Driving School is a fantastic driving school, and with instructors like Masroor, you are guaranteed quality training and great support.
Thank you for everything! 🚗👏
I passed my driving test first time, Thanks Masroor!
I passed my driving test first time today, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without Masroor from Roots Driving School.
Before him, I had an instructor who didn’t believe in me and even told me I wouldn’t be test-ready just two months before my test. It really knocked my confidence.
Then I found Masroor. From day one, he was patient, encouraging, and completely dedicated to helping me improve. In just one month of lessons, he built up my skills and my confidence and today I passed first time.
His honest feedback, teaching style, and deep knowledge of driving are priceless. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed.
I’m so grateful for all his help and would 100% recommend him to anyone learning to drive.
Thank you, Masroor!
Passed with just one minor!
Thanks to Masroor bhai, I have passed my test very easily with just one minor mistake. I failed in my first attempt as I went with just one lesson. I knew the driving but not the rules and there my instructor gave me focused training rather than teaching me everything.
Definitely would recommend Roots school if you want to pass the test.
-Sandeep
Nervous older learner - Passed
I was very nervous about learning to drive in my 40s. Fortunately, Lukas at Roots was amazing with his patience, and made me feel at ease behind the wheel. Getting my licence is life-changing, and I certainly do not feel that I would have passed at the first attempt without the encouragement and support that I was given by my instructor. Thanks Lukas!
Driving school
Passed my driving test 1st time with Muhammad Ali.
Highly recommended
I Had a fantastic experience with tutor…
I Had a fantastic experience with tutor like Masood Majeed, very professional and was flexible with my schedule, highly recommend him. Thank you Masood for helping me building these driving skills.
Be careful!!!
If you decide to go with this driving school, be very careful. Whatever you do, do NOT go with some of their instructors. They are the WORST instructors you'll ever have and you'll end up regretting going with this school or even learning to drive. They are extremely unprofessional and have no respect for their learners. Long story short, they're scammers with no manners and don't deserve to be instructors if you ask me. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because the owner of the school was helpful enough to sort out the issue with one of them so my recommendation would be to go with any other school but not this one. You will thank yourself in the future.
Passed first time with Masroor
Passed first time with Masroor in automatic 🚗 He is very patient, professional, and a great instructor. Highly recommended!
Driving instructor
Very excellent service and driving lessons from Muhammad Umar helped me pass the test. Before was lacking knowledge and was beginner with driving and helped me achieving my driving pass first time. Would highly recommend best driving instructor.
Driving lessons
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional driving instruction from Teacher Umer. Your patient guidance and clear explanations made learning to drive a remarkably positive experience. You consistently offered encouragement, which greatly boosted my confidence behind the wheel. Thanks to your expertise, I was able to pass my driving test with flying colors. I am truly thankful for your dedicated support throughout this journey.
I had a fantastic experience learning…
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with my instructor, Masood. I only had a week left before my practical driving test, and in that short time, he taught me everything I needed to know with great patience and clarity. Masood’s way of teaching is calm, professional, and very easy to understand. He helped me build confidence on the roads and made sure I was fully prepared for my test. I’m really grateful for his support and guidance — I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! Highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive. 🚗💯
I highly recommend Roots Driving School…
I highly recommend Roots Driving School and especially Instructor Masroor to anyone who wants to learn driving the right way. You won’t find a better instructor!
Masroor is an exceptional instructor — patient, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. His calm and encouraging approach made me feel confident behind the wheel from day one. He explained every aspect of driving so clearly, breaking down even the trickiest maneuvers into simple, easy-to-follow steps.
From the very first lesson to a perfect test result !
I’m delighted to share that I passed my UK driving test with zero negative scoring — all thanks to ROOTS Driving School and my instructor, Masroor. From day one, he clearly explained his plan for my learning journey and stuck to it with complete consistency. Each lesson was structured and purposeful, focusing on exactly what I needed to prepare for the test.
After every session, Masroor would take the time to highlight what I did well and what needed improvement, always in a calm and supportive manner. That balance of honesty and encouragement kept me motivated throughout.
If you’re looking for a professional, patient, and results-driven instructor, I can’t recommend Masroor and ROOTS Driving School highly enough.
Umar driving instructor
I recently completed my driving lessons with Instructor Umar, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best driving instructors out there. From day one, Umar was calm, patient, and incredibly professional. He explained everything clearly and made even the most challenging maneuvers easy to understand.
What stood out most was his attention to detail and how he built my confidence behind the wheel. He never rushed the lessons, always gave constructive feedback, and made sure I understood why something needed to be done a certain way — not just how.
Umar’s teaching style is perfect for anyone who might feel nervous about driving. He creates a relaxed learning environment and genuinely cares about helping you pass safely and confidently.
Thanks to him, I passed my driving test on the first try! 🚗💨
Highly recommend Umar to anyone looking for a reliable, patient, and skilled driving instructor.
Thank you Masroor!
Masroor was an excellent driving instructor, who clearly has a wealth of experience in getting people to pass! Happily, today I was one of them. He is calm, and very clear with instructors, and does everything to ensure that you are driving safely and in the correct way, not just for the test but for the future of my driving experience as a whole. Thank you again Masroor!
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