A manual licence is the most flexible licence you can get: pass your test in a manual car and you can drive both manual and automatic cars. Driving Lessons MCR has taught manual lessons across Manchester for more than 10 years, and our Google rating is 5.0★ from 278 reviews.
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Why choose manual
- Your licence covers both. If you pass in a manual car, you can drive manual and automatic cars. If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatics (GOV.UK).
- More choice later. Manual cars are common, and a manual licence means you can drive any of them.
- Skills that stay with you. Once you can control a clutch, you can drive almost anything.
If you are unsure, read our manual vs automatic guide or look at automatic lessons.
What your manual lessons cover
- Controls and moving off: clutch control, biting point, gears and handbrake, at your pace.
- Junctions and roundabouts: observation and judging gaps in Manchester traffic.
- Hill starts and slow control.
- Manoeuvres: parking and turning in the road.
- Independent driving and test preparation, including the questions you may be asked about the car (GOV.UK driving test).
Struggling with the clutch is normal. Your instructor breaks it down and repeats it until it feels natural. If nerves are an issue, see nervous driver lessons.
Manual lesson prices
| Hours | Regular manual | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £210 | £42 |
| 10 | £350 | £35 |
| 15 | £525 | £35 |
| 20 | £700 | £35 |
| 25 | £875 | £35 |
| 30 | £1,050 | £35 |
The Regular Course is 2–4 hours of lessons a week. If you want more lessons packed closer together, the Crash Course runs from £250 for 5 hours to £1,320 for 30 hours. Prices as at 27 Oct 2026. For the full picture, see the cost of driving lessons in Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
How many manual lessons will I need? It varies a lot. DVSA’s often-quoted average is about 45 hours of lessons plus 22 hours of private practice, but it is an average, not a target (DVSA Books). See how many lessons you need to pass.
Is the manual test harder? The practical test is the same for manual and automatic cars (GOV.UK).
Can I switch to automatic later? Yes; tell us and we will explain the options.
Who books my test? You do. Since 12 May 2026 only the learner can book, change or cancel a car driving test (GOV.UK).
Where do you teach? Across Greater Manchester, including Manchester city centre, Salford, Trafford, Chorlton, Withington and Stockport.
Book your first lesson
Tell us your postcode and when you are free, and we will match you with an instructor. We are open 8am–7pm every day: WhatsApp us or call 07555 666 989.
Driving Lessons MCR · Bartle House, 2 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQ · 07555 666 989 · drivinglessonsmcr@gmail.com
