★★★★★
Sarah M.
Didsbury, M20
"Passed first time! My instructor was so patient and calm. The mock tests really prepared me. Same price for manual and automatic was a massive bonus."
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Real learners. Real passes. All across Greater Manchester.
What Learners Say
★★★★★ 4.9 on Google
87 verified reviews from real learners across Greater Manchester
★★★★★
James T.
Stockport, SK4
"Same price for automatic — that's why I chose DriveSQ. Passed within 3 months. My instructor knew every test route and gave clear, honest feedback every single lesson."
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★★★★★
Priya K.
Chorlton, M21
"I was so nervous as a beginner — they made me feel at ease from lesson one. Passed first time! Worth every penny and I'll be recommending to everyone."
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★★★★★
Ahmed R.
Cheetham Hill, M8
"Booked the intensive course and passed in under 4 weeks. Structured lessons and mock tests made all the difference. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to pass fast."
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★★★★★
Lisa H.
Sale, M33
"Tried two other schools before DriveSQ. The difference is night and day. My instructor knew every test route in Sale and gave brilliant, constructive feedback after every lesson."
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★★★★★
Daniel F.
Failsworth, M35
"Refresher course after a 5-year break. No judgment — totally professional. Back to confident driving after just 4 sessions. Brilliant school and brilliant instructors."
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Our Packages
Choose Your Learning Path
Standard packages for regular learners. Intensive for those who want to pass faster.
Flexible
Pay As You Go
Standard hourly rate
£35
per hour · manual or automatic
- Manual or Automatic
- DVSA-approved instructor
- All manoeuvres covered
- Test route preparation
- Book 1 hr at a time
Best Value
10-Hour Block
Standard block booking — save vs hourly
£330
10 hours · manual or automatic · saves £20
- Manual or Automatic
- Priority instructor availability
- Structured lesson plan
- Mock test included
- Test route mastery
- Save vs pay-as-you-go
Test Prep
Mock Test Session
Full examiner-style experience
£35
per session · full debrief included
- Full examiner-style test
- Independent driving section
- Show-me / Tell-me questions
- Detailed debrief & fault analysis
- Eliminate test nerves
Popular
Refresher Course
For lapsed drivers returning to the road
£35
per hour · no judgement
- All experience levels welcome
- Confidence rebuilding focus
- Modern road awareness
- Motorway & dual carriageway
- Flexible hours available
Local Offer
10-Hour Block — £300 (manual or automatic) — exclusive to Didsbury & M19 areas.
Claim Offer
Subject to availability. Must begin within 30 days. Non-transferable outside M19/Didsbury.
Standard Per Hour
£35
Standard 10hr Block
£330
⚡ Intensive Per Hour
£38
⚡ Intensive 10hr Course
£370
Fast-Track Programme
10-Hour Intensive
Driving Course
Our only intensive offering — structured for speed, focused for results. Pass in weeks, not months.
What's Included in Your Intensive Course:
- Manual or Automatic — your choice
- Personalised structured lesson plan
- 2 full mock test sessions
- All manoeuvres thoroughly covered
- Full test-route mastery
- Test booking guidance & advice
- Daily progress tracking
- DVSA-approved ADI instructor
Limited slots available. Intensive course places fill up fast across Greater Manchester — WhatsApp us now to secure yours.
Intensive courses subject to availability. WhatsApp us to check current slots.
Is the Intensive Course Right For You?
You have a test date coming up and need to fast-track
You want to pass within weeks rather than months
You learn better with concentrated, consecutive sessions
You need your licence for work, a new job, or life event
Why DriveSQ?
We Teach You to Drive for Life
Our teaching focuses on observation, anticipation and hazard planning — skills that keep you safe long after your test.
vs UK National Average
DriveSQ: 90%+ first-time pass
UK national avg: ~46%
Nearly double the national average.
UK national avg: ~46%
Nearly double the national average.
DVSA-Approved Only
Every instructor holds a full DVSA green ADI badge. No trainees, no shortcuts.
90%+ Pass Rate
Nearly double the UK national average through structured, methodical teaching.
Same Price Manual & Auto
Both £35/hr standard. No auto premium — one of very few schools that truly means it.
Intensive Available
10-hour intensive for £370 (£38/hr) — test-ready in weeks. One package, maximum focus.
Nervous Learners Welcome
Patient, calm instructors who go entirely at your pace. No pressure.
Local Route Experts
Deep knowledge of Didsbury, Sale, Stockport & Failsworth test routes.
Realistic Mock Tests
Full examiner-style sessions to eliminate test nerves before test day.
WhatsApp-First Booking
Message 07352 932003 — we reply within minutes, every day.
Modern Dual-Control Cars
Safe, clean, well-maintained dual-control vehicles for total confidence.
Post-Test Training
Pass Plus — Drive Further, Pay Less Insurance
DVSA-backed six-module post-test course. Many insurers offer premium discounts — especially valuable in your first year. Build confidence on roads you've never driven before.
Night & bad-weather driving
Rural & out-of-town roads
Dual carriageways & motorways
Busy Manchester city routes
- ~6 hours (modular, flexible schedule)
- Manual or automatic — same price
- Best within 12 months of passing
- Potential insurance savings for new drivers
Coverage
Greater Manchester Areas We Cover
We cover all of Greater Manchester. M, SK, BL, OL, WN postcodes — we almost certainly cover you.
Manchester City & South
Didsbury (M20)Chorlton (M21)Withington (M20)Fallowfield (M14)Levenshulme (M19)Rusholme (M14)Longsight (M12)Hulme (M15)Wythenshawe (M22)Burnage (M19)
North & East Manchester
Cheetham Hill (M8)Failsworth (M35)Gorton (M18)Salford (M5–M7)Ancoats (M4)Crumpsall (M8)City Centre (M1–M4)
Stockport & Trafford
Stockport (SK1–SK3)Cheadle (SK8)Heaton Moor (SK4)Reddish (SK5)Sale (M33)Altrincham (WA14)Stretford (M32)Urmston (M41)
Bolton, Bury, Oldham & Wigan
Coverage varies by availability. Bordering GM? WhatsApp us and we'll confirm within minutes.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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DriveSQ is Manchester's top-rated DVSA-approved driving school, with a 90%+ first-time pass rate — nearly double the UK national average of 46%. We hold a 4.9/5 rating on Google with 87 verified reviews from learners across all of Greater Manchester.
DriveSQ charges £35 per hour for both manual and automatic standard driving lessons in Manchester. A 10-hour block booking is available for £330 — saving you £20 versus hourly. Both manual and automatic are always the same price.
Our intensive driving course is a 10-hour structured programme for £370, or £38 per hour for individual intensive hours. The intensive is our only fast-track course — designed to accelerate your progress significantly versus standard weekly lessons.
Standard lessons (£35/hr or £330 for 10hrs) are perfect for regular weekly learners building up at their own pace. The intensive course (£370 / 10hrs or £38/hr) is a structured, concentrated programme with consecutive sessions designed to get you test-ready in weeks rather than months. Intensive includes extra structured planning, 2 mock tests, and a dedicated test-prep focus.
Yes — always. Manual and automatic are both £35/hr (standard) or £38/hr (intensive) at DriveSQ. We genuinely never charge a premium for automatic. Choose the gearbox that suits your goals without paying more.
Yes! WhatsApp 07352 932003 is the fastest way to book and we reply within minutes. You can also use the booking form on this page or call us directly. We respond to all enquiries within 2 hours.
Absolutely. Many of our most successful learners started very anxious. Our instructors are calm, patient, and go entirely at your pace — no pressure, no rushing, no judgment. You're in safe hands with DriveSQ.
We cover all of Greater Manchester — Didsbury, Chorlton, Sale, Stockport, Failsworth, Cheetham Hill, Levenshulme, Rusholme, Withington, Bolton, Bury, Oldham and all M, SK, BL, OL, WN postcodes. Use the postcode checker or WhatsApp us to confirm.
Yes. Every DriveSQ instructor holds a full DVSA ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) green badge. We never use unsupervised trainees. When you learn with DriveSQ, you're always with a fully qualified professional.
Careers
Join Our Instructor Team
Growing across Greater Manchester. We welcome ADIs and PDIs who care about calm, professional coaching. Flexible hours, steady pupils, supportive team.
- Competitive pupil supply across Greater Manchester
- Manual or automatic — your choice
- Keep your independence — choose your own hours & areas
- Supportive, friendly management team
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