Driving Lessons in Greater Manchester
From £25/hr·Average £37/hr
Greater Manchester's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Greater Manchester
177 schools
Drive Altrincham
Established in 2012, this husband-and-wife operation run by Mike and Lisa Skelton focuses on building safe drivers for life, not just test passes. Single lessons at £37/hour, with an introductory 90-minute drive for £40, plus motorway lessons at £50. Refresher courses and Pass Plus driving courses also available.Established in 2012, this husband-and-wife operation run by Mike and Lisa Skelton focuses on building safe drivers for life, not just test passes. Single...
Dave Clark Professional Driver Training
Pass rate well above the national average with a fully structured syllabus and no car sharing—every lesson is a full hour. £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, plus a unique offer: book your first two-hour lesson and pay for just one hour. Motorway tuition, Pass Plus courses, and free theory training access included.Pass rate well above the national average with a fully structured syllabus and no car sharing—every lesson is a full hour. £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, plus a...
Smart Choice School of Motoring
Run by Ismail since 2004, this school emphasizes teaching pupils to drive for life, not just to pass the test. Lessons start at £35/hour with substantial block discounts—10 hours for £320, 40 hours for £1,200—plus motorway lessons at £40/hour and test day car use for £80 including the hour before your test.Run by Ismail since 2004, this school emphasizes teaching pupils to drive for life, not just to pass the test. Lessons start at £35/hour with substantial block...
Pass Quick Driving School
Voted National Driving School of the Year 2025 for the third consecutive year, with a 4.7-star rating from over 15,800 reviews. Intensive courses from £520 (6 hours) to £1,220 (20 hours), plus regular pay-as-you-go lessons at £38/hour with 10-hour blocks at £370. Fast-track test booking cuts DVSA waiting times in half, getting you test-ready and on the road faster.Voted National Driving School of the Year 2025 for the third consecutive year, with a 4.7-star rating from over 15,800 reviews. Intensive courses from £520 (6...
National Crash Courses
Rated best driving school in the area for four consecutive years, National Crash Courses specializes in getting learners test-ready up to 7 weeks faster than standard waiting times. Intensive courses start from £435 with the practical test fee included, and a dedicated test cancellation finder team secures earlier test slots. Home pick-up and drop-off available, plus flexible payment options with just a £100 deposit to book.Rated best driving school in the area for four consecutive years, National Crash Courses specializes in getting learners test-ready up to 7 weeks faster than...
Beltin Start School of Motoring
NHS background brings a patient, calm approach to teaching safe, confident drivers. Nicola offers 2-hour weekday slots at £45/hour (or £50 after 5pm and weekends), with 1.5-2 hour weekend options available. Door-to-door service in a modern Citroën C3 with dual controls.NHS background brings a patient, calm approach to teaching safe, confident drivers. Nicola offers 2-hour weekday slots at £45/hour (or £50 after 5pm and...
Crossroads Driving School
Crossroads Driving School operates across extended hours, with weekday lessons from 8am to 8pm and weekend availability to suit working schedules. No pricing or instructor details are listed on the site, so contact them directly to discuss rates and lesson options.Crossroads Driving School operates across extended hours, with weekday lessons from 8am to 8pm and weekend availability to suit working schedules. No pricing or...
Etihad Driver Training
Many pupils pass first time in just one week with intensive courses that include the test fee at no extra cost. £40/hour for weekly lessons or £370 for a 10-hour block, with intensive options from £990 for 20 hours (5 days) up to £1970 for 40 hours (10 days). Pass Plus courses also available at £250 to build confidence on motorways, night driving, and all-weather conditions.Many pupils pass first time in just one week with intensive courses that include the test fee at no extra cost. £40/hour for weekly lessons or £370 for a...
Synerdrive
Young, modern driving school run by a single instructor who specializes in building confidence with nervous learners—multiple reviews highlight how he adapts teaching to individual needs and creates a relaxed learning environment. Lessons from £28/hour (pay-as-you-go) or £114/month for weekly 1-hour sessions, with flexible payment options and a Ford Fiesta ST for tuition.Young, modern driving school run by a single instructor who specializes in building confidence with nervous learners—multiple reviews highlight how he adapts...
1 Stop Driving Solutions
Grade A instructors with extensive expert training deliver lessons tailored to each student's needs, with progress monitored and recorded after every session. Both automatic and manual lessons available in modern cars, designed to build confidence and prepare you for test standard. Reliable, approachable teaching methods that cater to all experience levels and learning styles.Grade A instructors with extensive expert training deliver lessons tailored to each student's needs, with progress monitored and recorded after every session....
SBY Driving School
£40 per hour or block book 10 hours for £380 (£38/hour), with larger savings on 20-hour packages at £37/hour. Steve specialises in nervous and anxious drivers, using coaching methods to build confidence from the ground up. Intensive courses available on request for those ready to pass quickly.£40 per hour or block book 10 hours for £380 (£38/hour), with larger savings on 20-hour packages at £37/hour. Steve specialises in nervous and anxious drivers,...
Wiz Driving School
Multiple intensive course options with practical test booking included, ranging from 5 to 30 hours at £79 per hour (5-hour package at £395) down to £54 per hour (30-hour package at £1,620). Lessons available 7 days a week from 8AM to 8PM with flexible scheduling, plus Pass Plus courses also available.Multiple intensive course options with practical test booking included, ranging from 5 to 30 hours at £79 per hour (5-hour package at £395) down to £54 per hour...
Geoff Capes Driving School
Established driving school with instructors experienced in supporting learners with autism and ADHD, adapting lessons to individual needs. Multiple first-time passes and strong reviews highlight patient, clear teaching; free Theory Test Pro access and seven-day availability including evenings make booking flexible.Established driving school with instructors experienced in supporting learners with autism and ADHD, adapting lessons to individual needs. Multiple first-time...
Bury's Pegasus Driving School
Known for working with nervous learners, this instructor brings a relaxed, informal teaching style and a track record of high first-time pass rates. Student reviews highlight his patience, efficiency, and ability to build confidence—one learner passed first time with only two minors after feeling anxious with previous instructors. Pass Plus courses also available once you've passed your test.Known for working with nervous learners, this instructor brings a relaxed, informal teaching style and a track record of high first-time pass rates. Student...
SM Driving School
Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know local test routes inside out. £35/hour for individual lessons, or intensive courses from £250 for 5 hours up to £1,600 for 40 hours, with discounted block booking rates available.Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know local test routes inside out. £35/hour for individual...
Direct Learn Driving School
Specialising in intensive driving courses with fast-track test booking to skip the standard DVLA waiting list. From relaxed 1-2 hour weekly lessons at £35/hour (manual) or £40/hour (automatic), to super-intensive packages completing in 1-3 weeks with test included, there's flexibility for every schedule and budget. First hour free for complete beginners on 10-hour blocks.Specialising in intensive driving courses with fast-track test booking to skip the standard DVLA waiting list. From relaxed 1-2 hour weekly lessons at £35/hour...
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Greater Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 14 nearby test centres
Great Yarmouth's single centre at Lowestoft handled 4,921 tests between 2024 and 2025, achieving 46.1% with virtually identical performance for men and women (46.1% and 46% respectively). The Norfolk Broads location brings unique challenges with narrow country lanes, seaside traffic congestion during summer months, and A47 dual carriageway work, while the coastal winds can affect learner confidence. Automatic drivers managed 39.6%, reflecting how the varied rural and urban mix requires good adaptability regardless of transmission type.
Bolton (Manchester)
11,879 tests takenWarrington
6,124 tests takenBredbury (Manchester)
9,946 tests takenWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,196 tests takenMacclesfield
4,910 tests takenSale (Manchester)
9,977 tests takenChorley
5,257 tests takenBlackburn with Darwen
8,885 tests takenChadderton
12,454 tests takenAtherton (Manchester)
7,690 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton (Manchester) | 53.1% | 59.9% | 51.0% | 56.7% | 11,879 |
| Warrington | 52.2% | 58.2% | 48.2% | 55.3% | 6,124 |
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 51.4% | 56.4% | 47.4% | 54.2% | 9,946 |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 48.7% | 52.9% | 45.9% | 50.9% | 17,196 |
| Macclesfield | 49.1% | 50.6% | 44.7% | 49.9% | 4,910 |
| Sale (Manchester) | 45.8% | 52.0% | 44.2% | 49.1% | 9,977 |
| Chorley | 49.2% | 47.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% | 5,257 |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 45.6% | 49.7% | 47.7% | 47.8% | 8,885 |
| Chadderton | 41.5% | 48.0% | 37.7% | 44.9% | 12,454 |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 43.9% | 44.8% | 39.4% | 44.4% | 7,690 |