Driving Lessons in Greater Manchester
From £25/hr·Average £37/hr
Greater Manchester's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Greater Manchester
177 schools
Elect Driving School
50% first-time pass rate with instructors who've been in the industry over 10 years, run by passionate driving professionals rather than a corporate chain. Manual lessons from £30/hour (10 hours for £300) or automatic from £33/hour (10 hours for £330), with flexible 1, 1.5, 2-hour sessions plus intensive courses available in 4 or 5-hour blocks.50% first-time pass rate with instructors who've been in the industry over 10 years, run by passionate driving professionals rather than a corporate chain....
Gonpass
Over 90% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average. £32/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block, with intensive automatic driving courses available on request and Pass Plus courses at £180.Over 90% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average. £32/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block, with intensive automatic driving courses available on...
Viva Driving School
Highest-rated driving school on Google in the Manchester area with a 5.0 rating across 579 reviews. £35/hour for single lessons or £70 for 2 hours, with block packages from 5 to 40 lessons available—learners consistently praise instructor Mo for his calm, patient teaching style that builds genuine confidence. Specialises in first-time passes through intensive courses or flexible weekly lessons, plus Pass Plus courses at £230.Highest-rated driving school on Google in the Manchester area with a 5.0 rating across 579 reviews. £35/hour for single lessons or £70 for 2 hours, with block...
Leaps Driving School
Known for supporting nervous and anxious learners, with instructors Yusuf and Shahnaz earning consistent five-star reviews for patience and confidence-building. £40/hour or block deals from £190 (5 hours) to £380 (10 hours), with test car available and flexible scheduling six days a week.Known for supporting nervous and anxious learners, with instructors Yusuf and Shahnaz earning consistent five-star reviews for patience and confidence-building....
JNI Driving School
Husband-and-wife team with strong student testimonials, including first-time passes after just 22 hours of lessons. £40 per hour or £335 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £75 and motorway/rural road intensive courses also available.Husband-and-wife team with strong student testimonials, including first-time passes after just 22 hours of lessons. £40 per hour or £335 for a 10-hour block,...
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Highfields Driver Training
One of the most experienced teams in the area with over 15 years of collective teaching experience. Friendly, calm instructors deliver structured lessons tailored to your pace, with same instructor and car throughout your course—plus Pass Plus courses also available.One of the most experienced teams in the area with over 15 years of collective teaching experience. Friendly, calm instructors deliver structured lessons...
Pink Driving School
Grade A instructor in a distinctive pink Fiat 500—the only one of its kind operating as a driving school car in the UK. Learn from a female driving instructor with DVSA assessment credentials. Contact for pricing and lesson availability.Grade A instructor in a distinctive pink Fiat 500—the only one of its kind operating as a driving school car in the UK. Learn from a female driving instructor...
Taz Driving School
Taz Driving School emphasises relaxed, patient instruction using the latest teaching techniques, with all instructors motivated to help nervous learners build confidence quickly. Door-to-door pickup from home, school, college or work is included, making it easy to fit lessons around your schedule. Pass Plus courses available at £240 for manual lessons; call for a personal quotation on hourly rates and block booking deals.Taz Driving School emphasises relaxed, patient instruction using the latest teaching techniques, with all instructors motivated to help nervous learners build...
Tewi Driving School
Standard lessons from £35/hour (10-hour blocks at £350) or intensive courses from £43/hour (10-hour blocks at £430). Known for high pass rates and patient instruction tailored to each learner's pace, with flexible scheduling and student discounts available.Standard lessons from £35/hour (10-hour blocks at £350) or intensive courses from £43/hour (10-hour blocks at £430). Known for high pass rates and patient...
886 Driving School
98% first-time pass rate, the highest in the area, backed by instructors trained in mentoring-focused methods beyond basic skills. Pricing starts from hourly lessons with 10-hour and intensive course blocks available, plus test preparation packages for both manual and automatic learners.98% first-time pass rate, the highest in the area, backed by instructors trained in mentoring-focused methods beyond basic skills. Pricing starts from hourly...
Ethos Driving School
£37/hour for manual lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block—with a student discount bringing hourly rates down to £35. Ethos emphasizes intensive courses designed to keep learners fully engaged and progressing through each stage with clarity, backed by local test-route knowledge and personalised feedback for every session.£37/hour for manual lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block—with a student discount bringing hourly rates down to £35. Ethos emphasizes intensive courses designed...
Fast Track Driving School
5-hour refresher courses from £160 up to a 25-hour package at £884 (test fee included), plus a Guaranteed Pass option at £1,810 with £200 cashback on first-time passes. Known for helping nervous drivers with structured one-to-one training, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus courses that reduce insurance costs. Multiple recent first-time passes showcase consistent results.5-hour refresher courses from £160 up to a 25-hour package at £884 (test fee included), plus a Guaranteed Pass option at £1,810 with £200 cashback on first-time...
AutoHow
AutoHow maintains a 5/5 Google rating and 4.6/5 Trustpilot score with an 8/10 first-time pass rate across Bolton and Atherton. Standard lessons start from £35/hour with flexible pacing, while intensive packages begin at £285 for accelerated daily training. Owner-instructors also offer advanced motorway and complex junction training from £40/hour for nervous drivers or those seeking specialist skills.AutoHow maintains a 5/5 Google rating and 4.6/5 Trustpilot score with an 8/10 first-time pass rate across Bolton and Atherton. Standard lessons start from...
Hirey Driving School
Popular intensive course specialist that fills up quickly, with over 1,000 drivers trained. Lessons start from £35/hour, with structured beginner and intermediate courses available. Open 6am–9pm daily, including weekends, with a calm, patient teaching approach highlighted in student reviews.Popular intensive course specialist that fills up quickly, with over 1,000 drivers trained. Lessons start from £35/hour, with structured beginner and...
HDS Driving School
98% first-time pass rate backed by instructors with 17+ years' experience in the region. Lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours up to £330 for 10 hours, plus free unlimited online theory training and 24-hour support.98% first-time pass rate backed by instructors with 17+ years' experience in the region. Lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours up to...
JK Driving School
Run by Jonathan and Kelly Whitmore, a husband-and-wife team with over 20 years' combined experience, this school specializes in supporting nervous and neurodiverse learners. Both instructors have personal experience raising autistic children and excel at creating a warm, accommodating environment for learners with additional needs. £38/hour for single lessons, or £360 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons also available.Run by Jonathan and Kelly Whitmore, a husband-and-wife team with over 20 years' combined experience, this school specializes in supporting nervous and...
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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 |