Herne Hill Driving School Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 44 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally patient and supportive teaching style of instructors who successfully help nervous learners build confidence behind the wheel. Learners truly appreciate the clear guidance, flexible timing, and friendly atmosphere, noting that lessons make driving completely stress-free and enjoyable. Conversely, a small portion of people felt dissatisfied with unprofessional instructor behavior, mentioning distractions like phone use, inappropriate remarks, and distressing shouting during lessons. These few individuals described situations where teachers lacked proper professionalism, leaving students feeling unsupported and deeply concerned about the conduct.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time with only two minors after never having driven before thanks to Gary’s wonderful teaching! Gary was patient despite my nervousness and has turned me into a confident driver

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had such a good experience with Herne hill Driving School, especially with my instructor, Clive. Before I started lessons with him, I had a different instructor, and honestly, Clive is 10 times be... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything from start to finish was excellent. Sarah put me in contact with a lovely instructor. My lessons were regular and on time. I passed first time and now I’ll be making sure my daughter uses H... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect instructor to learn with. After deciding to learn to drive in my mid 40's, I was extremely nervous that I may have left it too late. My instructor Harish, put me at ease straight away, was alw... See more


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Herne Hill Driving School is one of the most highly-regarded driving schools in South West and South East London. We are committed to the highest standards of instruction ensuring that our students pass with confidence. We know how daunting learning to drive can be so we approach all driving lessons in a relaxed, friendly and personable style. We offer a door-to-door service picking you up at your home, workplace or college at a time that fits your schedule. You can choose from 1 hour, 1.5 hour or 2 hour sessions and are always with the same instructor to ensure tuition stays consistent and that your driving skills progress with every lesson you take. We personalise your lesson package based on your experience and adaptability ensuring you feel confident and safe during the process.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed!!!!!

I had a great experience with Maliyr. Just passed my test and I can’t believe after stopping and starting my lessons so many times I’ve finally achieved this. And it’s all thanks to Maliyrs patience and knowledge. Thank you so much 🚗

20 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Everything from start to finish was excellent. Sarah put me in contact with a lovely instructor. My lessons were regular and on time. I passed first time and now I’ll be making sure my daughter uses Herne Hill driving school when she’s ready to learn.

17 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very negative experience with Clive…

Very negative experience with Clive Valydon. Consistently late for lessons, cancels at the last minute and does not communicate well. Uses his phone during lessons and talks inappropriately about other students. Would not recommend, waste of money.

1 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Miz = Mr. Miyagi of Driving

I came to Miz, and to learning to drive an automatic, as an older learner (age 49), having taken sporadic manual lessons with various instructors over the past 30 years. This time, everything felt different. I was motivated, and Miz provided exactly the kind of guidance and support I needed to stay committed.

Thanks to Miz’s expert instruction, I passed my driving test first time today! I genuinely enjoyed every lesson. Miz is down-to-earth, endlessly patient, encouraging, good company, and offers constructive feedback in the most helpful and effective way.

He truly is an outstanding instructor - the Mr. Miyagi of the driving world!! I’m incredibly grateful and couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Thank you so much, Miz!

8 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so glad to have found Gary at…

I am so glad to have found Gary at Herne Hill Driving School for a refresher lesson after 10 years since driving properly. He was reassuring and patient with great attention to detail. This has not only built back up my skills, but also given me a lot of confidence to get back into driving, especially in London. Thank you!

24 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harish is an outstanding driving…

Harish is an outstanding driving instructor!
Thanks to his expert teaching, I passed my driving test first time with 0 faults. He’s always punctual, reliable, and has never let me down. I really appreciated the lesson reminders he sent the day before—super helpful for keeping on track. If you’re looking to pass first time, I’d definitely recommend Harish! 100%

13 May 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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I passed my driving test around 6 months ago. My instructor was Malek. He was very patient, very kind, was so motivating too through my entire journey and made sure that my confidence was never knocked down! I couldn’t recommend anyone better!

8 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Salim is an incredible driving…

Salim is an incredible driving instructor who genuinely cares about his students. His patience, expertise, and dedication to his craft made all the difference in my learning experience. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my test with zero faults! The smile on his face when I passed said it all—it was clear how much he truly cares about his pupils’ success. He is not only highly skilled but also one of the kindest souls you’ll meet. If you’re looking for a driving instructor who will support and encourage you every step of the way, I couldn’t recommend Salim enough!

21 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refresher Lesson

Did a refresher lesson with Gary who was an excellent instructor. He was clear and calm and gave very helpful advice on all aspects of driving.

He was very accommodating in choosing a suitable time for a lesson as well as being happy to focus on areas that I needed more practice on. Would thoroughly recommend!

15 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time!

Harish is an excellent driving instructor, I passed my test first time with him, he’s always punctual, reliable and has never let me down. He always sends reminders of my lesson the day before which is super helpful. I would definitely recommend using him if you want to pass first time!

12 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great driving instructor!

Lance was an amazing driving instructor. He was super friendly and helpful, and had loads of experience! He made me so much more confident and safe on the road. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive!

31 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed Test with Gary

Gary was an excellent instructor and helped me practice good habits from the get-go and get me ready for my first test which I passed with only 1 minor.

25 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

refresher lesson

Had a two hour refresher lesson with Gary. He was so patient, made me feel at ease straight away and really helped me get my skill and confidence back up. Will be booking another refreshers lesson with him in a couple of week. Thanks Gary!

24 November 2024
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