BSM Reviews 

Avoid the instructor Ian Blake in Reading, and approach BSM Driving School with caution based on my experience.

Ian was unwilling to carry out proper, structured mock tests despite repeated requests. This meant I never received a clear or realistic assessment of whether I was actually test-ready.

On the day of the test, he sat in the car without discussing it with me beforehand or asking for my consent. I wasn’t even made aware that this was my choice, which added unnecessary pressure in an already stressful situation.

After the test, he failed to provide meaningful feedback, ignored follow-up questions, and then removed himself as my instructor without any explanation.

What’s worse is the school’s response. Instead of addressing these clear issues around communication and professionalism, they simply shifted the blame onto the student and closed the complaint without properly engaging with the points raised.

Overall, a very frustrating experience, both with the instructor and how the school handled the complaint.

I had a great time learning to drive with Jose Caires from the AA driving school. He was incredibly patient and calm, creating a really positive environment for me to learn. He was incredibly helpful in planning how many lessons to have and when, in order to give me the best chance at passing my test. He really does go the extra mile to help you pass and I can only recommend him wholeheartedly as a driving instructor.

Scott Reynolds was a great instructor, I highly recommend him to any learner, Scott is incredibly knowledgeable,was very friendly and created a calm environment allowing me to develop my confidence as a driver and passing my test.
Would 100% recommend to anyone.

I had a great experience learning to drive with Shafiq Hafeez. Thanks to his support, I was able to pass my driving test successfully. He is a very patient, calm, and professional instructor who explains everything clearly and makes you feel at ease behind the wheel.
Shafiq is excellent at identifying areas that need improvement and gives practical advice to help you progress quickly. His teaching style is structured yet flexible, adapting to your pace and confidence level. I always felt supported and encouraged, even when I made mistakes.
I would highly recommend Shafiq Hafeez to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled driving instructor.

I passed first time this morning and that couldn’t have happened without Lewis Atkins. His patience, adaptive learning approaches (and of course his amazing sense of humour) all helped me to reach a strong driving confidence in time for my test. I couldn’t recommend Lewis more, and he is a true asset to the BSM team.

Nourddine is a great instructor who was patient, clear, and supportive throughout. Helped me build confidence, in order to pass my test, as well as complete Pass Plus. Would definitely recommend.

I'm having a really bad experience with BSM and I advice not to use this company. BSM made a mistake with my booking and after saying that they would refund me, they've been ignoring for 5 months now. I don't think I will get a refund and I have not only wasted my money but also my time. Stay away from this company.

My instructor Sameer Rashid is super friendly and calm. From the basic gear changes to road user interactions, he explains everything super well. He prepared you not just for your driving test, but as an independent driver who is capable to achknowledge and deal with all sorts of situations. I passed my practicals with just one minor easily on my first attempt!

I learnt to drive with BSM and my instructor, sameer was a professional, yet funny guy giving me the best experience possible. With his guidance, i was able to pass my test with only 5 minors. 10/10 instructor would 100% recommend

Andy Winter from BSM Driving is a phenomenal instructor; he actually cares about building your confidence and puts his own time and effort in – even on his days off – to help you practise when needed.

I came to Andy after having to find a new driving instructor with another company. I originally felt stuck and lacked confidence, but the difference was night and day from the very first lesson. While my previous experience felt rushed and stressful, Andy was incredibly calm, patient, and professional and helped me through my driving weaknesses and nerves.

He has a unique way of breaking down complex manoeuvres and road rules so they actually make sense to each individual. Thanks to his expert guidance, tailored teaching style, and consistent effort in me. I managed to go from feeling uncertain to passing my test in just 2 months of having lessons with Andy.

I honestly can’t recommend Andy enough—especially if you’ve had a bad experience elsewhere or struggle with driving nerves or exam anxiety. He doesn't just teach you how to pass a test; he teaches you how to be a confident and safe driver.

i had the best experience learning with Scott Reynolds. he was calm, patient and a very good teacher. I would recommend him to anyone that’s thinking about learning to drive. 1st time pass thanks to scott😄

Had a great experience learning to drive with John Bolton. He was always reliable, friendly, and made every lesson feel productive and relaxed.
He gave really clear instructions and quickly identified the gaps in my skills, helping me improve week by week. He also built my confidence driving on busy London roads, which I was quite nervous about when I started learning.
I passed my test feeling fully prepared and couldn’t recommend him more.

My instructor was John Bolton and I passed my driving test under a year when I first started learning how to drive. Never had a instructor before him and he taught me everything in practical driving very well. He constantly helped me during lessons and always gave kind and the best advice whenever I struggled at a certain topic for example uphill traffic. I always looked forward to every driving lesson I had with him and he was always encouraging. He is very patient and professional.

Very helpful instructor, beyond 10/10
- Rio

Baqir wahidi- i’ve had 2 other driving instructors before , but this one was definitely the best instructor. Doesn’t shout or overwhelm me when making mistakes. He would explain it in an understanding manner and identify why i make the mistakes and how to avoid them in the future . I passed first attempt in slough test centre

My driving instructor, Sameer Rashid, is an absolute legend! He’s such a calm, composed, and very professional instructor that knows what he’s doing. I was a very nervous driver at first, and I was quite reluctant to do manual, but he pushed me to reach for the stars! As of writing this review, I passed my practical driving exam and had an absolute blast! I highly recommend Sameer as an instructor, and I wish him all the best! Thank you Sameer, and thank you BSM for referring me to him!

Scott Reynolds is a great driving instructor. I felt safe, supported and comfortable every lesson. Very reliable instructor with a wealth of knowledge about driving and the roads. Would recommend.

10/10 the best there is. Especially Adrian who was my instructor. Can’t recommend or credit him enough. Kind, patient, supportive. Knowledgeable beyond just driving. He got me on the road after some bad experiences with other instructors. Absolute gem to this company. If you’re in Stockport/Hyde or the surrounding areas, Adrian is your man.

I have booked a 10 Hour bundle with the company and got the instructor named Farah Gelle, for the fourth time he has either cancelled the lesson or just hasn’t turned up. 2 of my lessons has been marked of as complete yet i haven’t done a single one of them. I wouldn’t recommend this company to anyone.

I would not recommend BSM Driving Lessons based on our recent experience.

My daughter had a very unpleasant experience with an instructor named Syed. During lessons, he was often on his phone, which made her feel uncomfortable and unsupported as a beginner.

Initially, everything seemed fine, but after he suggested cash-in-hand payments, his attitude noticeably changed. He later cancelled her lessons and blocked further contact without proper explanation.

We raised a formal complaint with BSM, but the company sided with the instructor and closed the case, stating there was no evidence of unprofessional behaviour. This is difficult to understand given my daughter had completed 9.5 hours of lessons—any concerns should have been addressed properly during that time.

Overall, we found the situation poorly handled and lacking professionalism. I would advise others to be cautious.

I passed the first time thanks to Ljeonora Trnava NW London with only two minors. Ljeonora is a fantastic instructor. Her attention to detail, professionalism and thorough teaching method ensured I had all bases covered and went into the rest fully prepared. I’d highly recommend Ljeonora to anyone looking to pass their driving test in the first attempt!