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Yasmin
Yasmin is a patient and friendly driving instructor based in Reading, with over 10 years of experience helping learners gain confidence and independe…
Neil
Neil Makwana runs 1st Choice Automatic Driving School in Maidenhead and teaches in a Lexus CT 200h. He specialises in automatic lessons and works wit…
Mark
Mark Ainsworth is a Grade A DVSA approved driving instructor based in High Wycombe. He's been running MJA Driving School since 2001, and only 35% of …
Mike
Mike is a DVSA Grade A driving instructor based to the east of Reading, with many years of experience. He offers manual lessons in Woodley, Earley an…
Brishna
Brishna is a friendly, fully qualified female driving instructor based in Reading. She gives automatic driving lessons across Reading and the surroun…
Jim
Jim runs Follow Us Driving School, an automatic-only driving school based in Reading. He's passionate about road safety and focuses on producing safe…
Ian
Ian Andrews is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with the Driving Standards Agency. He focuses on safe driving for life and keeps l…
Irfan
Irfan is a calm, patient driving instructor who's great at building confidence. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to sui…
Des
Des has been teaching driving in Reading for over 25 years with Premier School of Motoring. He's built a solid reputation as a professional, friendly…
Philip
Hi, I'm Philip. I've been teaching people to drive around Reading for over 10 years now, and I still love it. I run Philip Driving School, and I'm an…
Karen
Karen Allen is a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Reading. She's been specially t…
Learning to Drive in Henley-on-Thames
Learning to drive in Henley-on-Thames feels different from a typical suburban area. You deal with narrow High Street traffic, riverside parking and extra pedestrians during rowing events like the Royal Regatta. Lessons often include driving over Henley Bridge and out along the A4155 towards Reading. Local routes can change with event closures, so instructors who know the town help you adapt quickly.
Nearest Test Centre: Reading
The nearest DVSA test centre is Reading, about 7.1 miles away, so most learners travel there for practical tests. Reading runs around 12,072 tests a year and has a pass rate of 46.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Expect a mix of urban and A-road driving on test routes, and allow time to reach the centre from Henley on test day. Parking and travel into Reading at peak times can add to your journey time.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Reading's overall pass rate is 46.3%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Reading pass at 48.2% while female candidates pass at 44.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby High Wycombe posts a higher pass rate at 50.1%, and Slough records 49.2%, which suggests local variation across centres. The number of tests at Reading means you will get a representative sample of local driving conditions, with 12,072 tests recorded in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets before tackling the High Street and riverside car parks. Practice crossing Henley Bridge and pulling out safely from narrow lanes. The A4155 towards Reading can be busy, so get comfortable with merging and keeping to speed limits on short dual carriageway sections. Watch for increased pedestrian and cyclist activity near the station and along Mill Meadows during weekends and events. Ask your instructor for mock tests that include routes into Reading to build confidence for the test drive.
Choosing an Instructor in Henley-on-Thames
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you book lessons. Study for and pass the theory test, then arrange lessons and booked practical tests at Reading when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Many learners book regular weekly lessons and a mock test on Reading routes before the official test. Keep records of lessons and take a few private practice drives if you can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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