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Thomas
Thomas has been running his driving school since 1999, helping thousands of pupils pass their tests and become safe drivers for life. He's based in G…
Joe
Joe, known to his students as Uncle Joe, is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Manchester. He's got six years of experience and a…
Kaniz
Hi, I'm Kaniz. I've been teaching people to drive around Oldham for over 15 years now, and I still love it. I run Intensive Driving School, which I s…
Jules
Jules is a friendly, professional automatic instructor based in Stockport, teaching in a fully electric Kia Niro. He has a consistently high pass rat…
Ashley
Ashley is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor with 18 years of experience helping people learn to drive. He runs Ashley's Driving School and has a …
Simon
Simon Lee is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Woodley near Reading. He's a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor with over 20 years o…
Carol
Carol Greenwood is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Stockport. She's part of Kings Driving School, which has over 70 years of teac…
Mick
Mick is a small independent driving instructor based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. He runs Learn With Mick, offering a flexible and completely cu…
Ian
Ian Wilton is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Stockport. He's been teaching for 28 years and his students really rate him. Ian'…
Katie
Katie is a friendly driving instructor who's all about making lessons relaxed and effective. She's based in the Manchester area and covers places lik…
Duncan
Duncan Foley has been a driving instructor for over 15 years, helping hundreds of learners pass their tests. Based in the Manchester area, he's known…
Karen
Kar is a friendly driving instructor who runs Kar-n-Drive, offering lessons in and around the Manchester area. He's got a modern dual-control car tha…
Learning to Drive in South Manchester
Learning to drive in South Manchester mixes busy arterial routes with quiet suburban streets. You will practise on roads like Wilmslow Road and Princess Parkway, and get used to joining and leaving the M60. Local driving often means navigating student areas around Fallowfield and shopping streets in Didsbury. Lessons suit people who want a bit of motorway work nearby and plenty of town-centre experience.
Nearest Test Centre: Oldham
The nearest DVSA test centre is Oldham, about 5.6 miles away by road, so expect a short trip for your practical test. Oldham's pass rate is not provided in the data supplied for this area. You can also choose Bredbury (Manchester) or Manchester Failsworth, both roughly 6.3 miles from South Manchester. Plan for peak-time traffic on the A6, A34 or Princess Parkway when travelling to a test centre.
Pass Rate Analysis
The national average pass rate in the supplied data is 47.3 percent, Data source: DVSA, data period not provided. Bredbury (Manchester) shows a pass rate of 47 percent, which sits almost level with the national figure, Data source: DVSA, data period not provided. Manchester (Failsworth) records a lower pass rate at 42.2 percent, Data source: DVSA, data period not provided. Oldham pass-rate figures are not included in the supplied data.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets in Didsbury or Withington before moving to radial routes like Wilmslow Road. Princess Parkway is useful for learning long turns and filter lanes, but practise at off-peak times to build confidence. Watch for Metrolink tram tracks and stop lines around Fallowfield and south Manchester tram stops. Expect short merges when joining the M60, so get comfortable with mirror-signal-manoeuvre routines. Take a few lessons that include longer runs to Bredbury or Failsworth so you can practise test-route pacing.
Choosing an Instructor in South Manchester
There are about 10 local instructors in South Manchester, so check availability early. Ask for their ADI number, how they structure lessons, and whether they include mock tests and motorway lessons. Expect to pay around the local average of 37 per hour, and compare what is included for that price. Choose an instructor who knows the local test routes and junctions like the A34 and Princess Parkway.
Lesson Costs in South Manchester
Average single-lesson price in this area is 37. Lesson cost can vary with instructor experience, lesson length and extra sessions such as motorway or mock test lessons. Booking blocks of lessons may reduce the hourly rate with some instructors.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence and book your theory test before or during your early lessons. Work through lessons with a local instructor and build hours on roads like Wilmslow Road and the A6. Complete the hazard perception and theory parts, then book your practical test at Oldham, Bredbury or Manchester Failsworth when you and your instructor feel ready. Keep practice consistent and get a few mock tests with your instructor before the test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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