Most Recent Reviews

Below are some of our many testimonials from pupils who took driving lessons and passed their driving tests with Peter Skelton Driving School. The testimonials below are the pupils own words and we would like to thank them for their kind support.

Sahra Watkin - Automatic
"I reached out to Peter after a long period of not driving due to an accident. He put me in touch with Steph who was absolutely amazing! From our first lesson I felt completely at ease. Steph was so calm and exactly the presence I needed. She allowed me to decide what I wanted to get out of each lesson and cheered me on every step of the way. I can't really put it into words how grateful I am to Steph for instilling in me the confidence to get back on the road. Thank you so much."
Liv Spartharis - Manual
"Cathy is a brilliant driving instructor and a lovely, bubbly person! I can’t thank her enough for helping me overcome my nerves about driving! She’s so patient, helpful and calm whilst teaching. I always enjoyed our lessons, and would 100% recommend her 🙂"
Luke Hemming - Automatic
"Peter Skelton is a fantastic and attentive driving instructor, who is always calm, reassuring and great at making sure you are ready for the test."
Zaydan Daniels - Manual
"I highly, highly recommend Zac

I successfully passed my practical driving test on my first attempt thanks to the brilliant guidance I received from Zac.
The consistent support and friendly positive encouragement from my first lesson to my test day was unwavering and really helped me build the driving knowledge and confidence to be successful on my test day.
A massive thank you to Zac"
Becca Lane - Automatic
"Peter is such a great instructor! I was a very anxious driver before learning with Peter, but he helped me really understand and become a better driver. He supported me, his teaching adapted to my learning, and he was very reassuring.
I did 4 hour lessons, and with them I got more confident in my driving, as well as had some great conversations! I would highly recommend!"
Isabelle Mathias - Manual
"I can't recommend Cathy highly enough. When I started, I never imagined I'd pass my test on the first try. I'm a nervous driver and was very reluctant to get behind the wheel. Cathy was exactly the instructor I needed. She is incredibly patient and has a great sense of humour that immediately made me feel more comfortable and confident. She always took the time to explain things clearly and never made me feel silly for needing to recap the same thing over and over. Cathy joked it was her 'pre-test banana' advice that got me the pass, but it was definitely her expert instructing. Thank you so much for your guidance and support!😄"
Emma McNeil Aitken - Automatic
"Just passed my driving test after a disappointing first time time fail after making a silly mistake and was told I am a good little driver. I can't thank Peter enough for working so hard with me and giving me so much confidence. He truly is a fantastic driving instructor and I would highly recommend him to everyone that wants to learn. 😊"
Brian Walter - Automatic
"I had an amazing experience learning with Peter. He helped me prepare and pass my driving test on very short notice, which I’m incredibly grateful for. He is honestly one of the best driving instructors I’ve ever met; calm, kind, and always patient no matter how many questions I ask.

Peter explains everything clearly and never raises his voice or gets frustrated. His teaching style made me feel confident behind the wheel, and he always made sure I understood each step before moving on. You can truly tell he cares about his students success.

If you’re looking for a supportive, knowledgeable, and professional driving instructor, I highly recommend Peter. He made the whole process smooth and stress-free, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience."
Wiktoria Truszkowska -Manual
"Cathy is absolutely amazing professionally and as a person. She’s extremely patient, funny, chatty and so incredibly helpful. Thanks to her I passed my driving test first time ! If you are a nervous driver or struggle with anxiety I cannot recommend Cathy enough, she’s simply just brilliant. I will dearly miss our lessons 🙂"
Pippa Jones (mum)- Manual
"Wow, Lou is brilliant.
My son has autism & an anxiety disorder called selective mutism which triggers the freeze response in his vocal chords in most situations. This means that he was never likely to be able to speak to Lou.
She & I had a long conversation before his first lesson & she said she was happy to give teaching him a go. For the first 5 or 6 lessons my husband or I sat in the back of the car & then my son was confident enough to go out without us.
Lou had to change her teaching style to suit my son’s needs. It’s not easy getting no verbal feedback from a pupil but she learnt to read his body language. She also went above & beyond in speaking to the test centre to explain so that they could tailor the test to accommodate his specific needs.
Fast forward a year from his 1st lesson & he has just passed his test (on the 1st attempt) with just 2 minor faults. I was delighted & wanted to sing Lou’s praises.
When I asked him whether he would recommend her as an instructor he said he would because she was calm & patient & kind.
Thank you Lou."
Oliver Paasch - Manual (Pass Plus Course)
"Hello Peter, I can't thank you enough for yesterday your incredible at what you do & made me feel more than comfortable."
Barbara Mariscal - Automatic
"Having to relearn and undo my US driving learning, Peter was patient and clearly helped me understand the UK driving process. He helped me understand where I need to take my time and unlearn some old habits. He also was extremely accommodating with the lessons and finding the time that works best with my full-time schedule. The reminders of POM and POSM I won't forget. I passed my exam on the first try and truly appreciate the time, patience, and educating Peter provided. Highly recommend Peter for anyone needing an instructor."
Charley Lukas -Manual
"Highly reccomend Tefor, and Peter Skeltons Driving School. I hadn't had formal lessons for over a year, and within two weeks, was test ready and passed!

Big thank you to Trefor & Peter!"
Stephen Flaherty - Automatic
"I've had several lessons with Tom and he was absolutely wonderful. He was patient and explained things in a way I understood. I had my driving exam with Peter and happy to say I was successful. I am originally from the United States and had one previous attempt that I did not take lessons for and I inevitably failed. I don't believe I would have passed if it was not for Tom and Peter's valuable lessons."
Eren Arik - Automatic
"Just passed my exam!! (3 minors) Only had a few weeks till my exam and Peter booked me in asap. Great person, very calm and informative. If I had to take my exam again I would go to Peter again."
Isa Lockhart- Manual
"Cathy is such an amazing driving instructor I could not recommend her more. Not only is she an amazing driving instructor she is also an amazing person. I was so nervous when I started and she really helped me get over those nerves and enjoy driving. Her teaching style is amazing she is always so calm never shouts or complains. She boosted my confidence so much and made a massive impact not only on my driving but on me too. Would 1000% recommend"
Dovydas Bonckus - Manual
"Fantastic instructor - calm, supportive, and really helped build my confidence. Passed first time! Highly recommend Zac."
Matthew Cook - Manual
"I just wanted to drop you a message to say how much we appreciate Trefor's help.

Matthew passed his driving test in Newbury today, and Trefor was a major part of this success. He was brilliant with Matthew, both with praise and knowledge, and was fantastic with his communication with me too. "
Miriam Danso - Automatic
"Learning with Tom was an excellent experience. He is calm, knowledgeable, and very professional, with a great ability to explain things clearly and build confidence behind the wheel. Every lesson felt structured and supportive, and his patience made a huge difference. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my driving test successfully, first attempt.
I would highly recommend Tom to anyone looking for a reliable and encouraging driving instructor."
Taylah Brunsden - Automatic
"I just passed my driving test today on my first attempt in heavy rain. Thank you so much for dealing with all my confusion and stress. The confidence now has risen loads from when we first started. Thank you again Peter for the reassurance."
and from her mum Laura:
"Peter I just want to say thank you as you have been the best driving instructor we could have wished for. So calm and reassuring! Now only a few more years till you teach Amelia 🤣"
Charley Willson- Manual
"Trefor was an excellent driving instructor! After being away from driving for a while, he was patient, supportive, and really helped me build my confidence back up. Thanks to his clear teaching and encouragement, I wouldn't have passed without him."
Aiden Maclachlan - Manual
"We can’t thank Peter enough for his help. My son had his test booked in Greenham which is not his home town or where he had been learning. We contacted Peter and he arranged a number of lessons leading up to the test to familiarise with Greenham. My son appreciated his calm and welcoming approach and expert tuition with additional tips and guidance that resulted in success and a first time pass."
Sam Herman - Automatic
"We were incredibly pleased with the driving instruction our son got from Tomasz. We had to juggle lessons around university terms, but he was very helpful and gave our son excellent tuition. I think a first-time pass with one fault is testament to thoroughness of Tomasz's teaching. Would highly recommend Tomasz and the Peter Skelton Driving School to anyone looking for automatic lessons."
Aggie Jones - Automatic
"Hi Tom Aggie passed!!!!!! She is so happy, and it's definitely all down to your fantastic teaching. Thank you so so much. We were very lucky to find you! If you need any testimonials or comments on your website, please let me know. I would be very happy to tell everyone how outstanding you are. Thank you again. Nikki"
Dex Roy - Manual
"Hi Peter,
I’m very pleased to let you know that Dex passed his driving test this morning with only one minor fault. 😁
The last-minute tips from Zac were very useful.
Best wishes, Helen Roy"
Huseyin Aydin - Automatic
"I recently completed my practical driving lessons with Tom from Peter Skelton Driving School, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Tom is incredibly experienced and tailored each lesson to my specific needs, making sure I was fully prepared for the test. He created a calm and supportive learning environment, which not only helped me feel safe on the road but also boosted my confidence significantly.

Thanks to his guidance and structured approach, I passed my practical driving test on the very first attempt. I'm truly grateful for his patience, professionalism, and dedication throughout the learning process. I would highly recommend Tom and the Peter Skelton Driving School to anyone looking to learn to drive safely and confidently."
Sioned Morgan's mum - Automatic
"Hi Tom. You have a lovely manner as an instructor. Your nurturing approach and gentle coaching are something Sioned will respond well to. If you have space, she would very much like to have more lessons with you please."
Lauren Kremzer - Automatic
"Thanks so much for your help Peter. So pleased to have passed! I feel a million times more confident now, not only for the test but to drive independently. This was my third test (first one with you) and I can't thank you enough, with my poor coordination and confusion with the left and rights I wasn't expecting to pass so easily but I did! Thanks again, I could have done it without you!"
Laura Whitmee - Automatic
"On my first lesson Peter asked me to rate how confident I felt when driving. I rated myself as 0. I was incredibly nervous and didn't enjoy driving at all. Thanks to Peter's constant encouragement and patience I passed my test first time, with only 1 minor. He not only helped me pass my test; he helped me become a confident, capable driver. I can't recommend him highly enough"
Theo Ingham - Automatic
"Learning to drive with Peter has been fantastic. Previous instructors barked orders with little explanation but he calmly talked me through each step. I was able to pass first time with his insights in mind."
Mudit Puri - Automatic
"Thank you, Tom, so much for all your support and guidance in helping me pass my driving test on the first attempt!
I specially travelled to Newbury from Reading for your classes and it all feels worth it as you prepared me in just a week.
From the very first lesson, each session with you was structured, thoughtful, and incredibly effective.
I truly appreciate how you helped build my confidence in such a short time. Thank you once again!"
Daniel Henwood - Manual
"I started learning to drive with Tom in February and past my test first time in August, he made learning to drive a fun and enjoyable experience, he was calm, encouraging, extremely helpful and very patient. My nerves were immediately put at ease and I looked forward to every lesson. I would highly recommend Tom as a driving instructor."
Katie-Rose Verney - Automatic
"I started learning to drive with Tom in February and past my test first time in August, he made learning to drive a fun and enjoyable experience, he was calm, encouraging, extremely helpful and very patient. My nerves were immediately put at ease and I looked forward to every lesson. I would highly recommend Tom as a driving instructor."
Qianyu Yan- Automatic
"I recently passed my driving test and couldn’t have done it without Peter’s support. I tend to get very nervous when driving, but he always stayed calm and patient, never once raising his voice or making me feel bad for my mistakes. His advice to “hold the steering wheel like you’re holding an egg” really stuck with me and helped me improve my control. He has a sharp eye for spotting issues and explaining how to fix them in a way that’s clear and encouraging. I genuinely enjoyed every lesson and always felt supported. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful, professional, and confidence-boosting driving instructor!"
Dawn Simpson- Manual
"Cathy was just brilliant. She was so clear, calm and patient with me throughout every lesson, giving helpful tips in order to help me improve. Every week I saw huge improvement. I enjoyed every lesson with her which meant learning to drive didn't feel like a chore! The mock tests and advice before my test meant I knew exactly what to work on and what to expect on the day. Would 1000x recommend! Thank you Cathy!!"
Ben Kimber- Manual
"Had my first driving test today, thanks to my lessons with Peter I passed with a mere 4 minors. Happy to be on the roads thanks to him and would highly recommend."
Elodie Day - Manual
"Thank you Peter! The consistency has been very important to us, knowing our 3 have all been taught to such a high standard. We have had to contend Covid restrictions and more recently the difficulties in getting a test booked. A well deserved hat trick!"
Rupert Pope - Manual
"Peter is an excellent instructor who has taught all 4 of my children with incredible patience and professionalism. He’s very skilled at getting the best out of his students and calming their nerves. Also amazing first time pass rate for us!"
Vinit Nair - Automatic
"I had never driven before and started off extremely anxious. Peter was my second instructor, and switching to him was the best decision I made. From the very first lesson, he made me feel comfortable, confident, and—most importantly—made driving fun and enjoyable. His calm, supportive, and professional approach helped me progress quickly, and I passed my test on my second attempt. Peter is hands down the best driving instructor in Newbury. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a patient and encouraging teacher!"
Kelly White - Automatic
"Peter was amazing, helped my nerves, and made me feel comfortable. He knows what he’s doing. He helped me so much, Passed my test first time today after doing a 20 hours semi intensive course!!- still got a lot more to learn, but 100% recommend to anyone!! hope i didn’t scare you too much!! Thankyou for teaching me!"
Emma McNeil Aitken - Automatic
"Had my very first lesson with Peter today, it was amazing! I was feeling very nervous and anxious but Peter was very calming and patient that my nerves and anxiety melted away. I learnt so much in only one lesson, he is a fantastic instructor and I would highly recommend Peter Skelton driving school to anyone that wants to become a confident driver."
Xin Yee Hew - Automatic
"I can’t thank Tom enough for his brilliant teaching and support throughout my driving lessons. His calm, clear, and patient approach made learning to drive an enjoyable and confidence-boosting experience. Thanks to Tom, I passed my test on the first attempt! I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and encouraging driving instructor.

Thank you x"
Cameron Croft - Manual
"Thankyou Cathy for everything!! I really appreciate the help you have given me and the time you have spent making sure everything is near enough perfect! We will 100% have a catch up when I’m back hopefully should have my car by the end of the weekend maybe not sure yet but will be soon no doubt. Once again thankyou so much😁"
Richard D - Manual
"I’m so very happy with the help and support Peter Skelton Driving School gave to my daughter. She was so incredibly nervous and her instructor, Cathy put her at ease from the start."
Mark Stephens - Automatic
"I would like to say a big thanks to Thomas of Peter Skelton Driving School. Thomas was an amazing instructor who help me in preparation for my driving test. I passed my test on my first attempt and this is due to the hard work of Thomas.

I would recommend Thomas to anyone due to his deep knowledge, experience and patience.."
Simone Jardine - mum - Manual
"Thank you Peter. Emily passed yesterday after failing previously. Your teaching made the world of difference 🙂"
Zak Jeffery - Automatic
"Tomasz has been an excellent instructor from beginning to end, with a very calm and can do attitude toward any driving ability. He has progressed my driving skills, so that I passed first time with one minor in Winchester (non local centre), with only two practice lessons over there, prior to the test. He gave me confidence throughout my lessons and I can not recommend Tomasz enough as an instructor.

Thanks again Tomasz,"
Aileen Balaci - Automatic
"I would like to say thank you to Peter and Tom as my instructor, these two people are so greate. I have learned a lot from them to help me to get ready to passed my practical exam today. I am so greatful and I cannot thank enough with all thier effort and patience on me. I would like to recommend these two for doing an amazing job.
God bless."
Charlie Foxley - Automatic
"Today I had my test and went out with Peter an hour before the test to practice manoeuvres and basic driving which was very helpful. I have been doing lessons with Tomasz before this and he has taught me very well and made sure I understood what I was doing and prepared me very well for my test which was successful."
Suprita Gurung - Automatic
"I passed my test today with Peter Skelton on my first attempt . He is very nice and understanding instructor. I am so happy i choose him to learn driving."