Automatic · Astley · M29
Automatic driving lessons in Astley.
Looking for automatic lessons in Astley? SQ Driving School covers all of M29, from complete beginners to nearly test-ready learners.
- No hidden fees
- Door-to-door pick-up
- Learn at your own pace
- Free Student Portal
- A real person on WhatsApp
- Manual & automatic
Automatic lessons in Astley: the benefits
- Simple to pick up on quieter suburban streets.
- All electric cars are automatic, so you're ready for the future.
- Same price as manual with SQ.
- Fewer controls, so many learners progress faster early on.
Astley learners drive a mix of town streets and faster roads — the A49, A577 and A580 East Lancs Road, plus links to the M6 and M58. An automatic keeps things simple while you learn to read them.
Automatic lessons in Astley
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Postcode | M29 |
| 2-hour lesson | £70 |
| 10 hours | £350 · £320 NHS/students |
| Licence covers | Automatic only |
| Test centres | Atherton, Bolton |
What you'll learn
Your automatic learning plan.
Every skill is rated after each lesson in your free DriveSQ Student Portal.
🏫 Local tip — School streets: Expect children, parked cars and lollipop crossings around school times.
🚌 Bus lanes: Check the times on the blue signs — many bus lanes are only active at peak hours.
- Using drive, reverse, neutral and park
- Creep control for slow manoeuvres
- Smooth braking and acceleration
- Hill hold and parking brake
- Manoeuvres using creep
- Independent driving with sat-nav
Automatic lessons FAQ
Questions from Astley learners.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Astley?
£70 for a 2-hour lesson (£35/hr), £40 for a single hour, or £350 for 10 hours — £320 for NHS staff and students.
Do automatic lessons cost more than manual?
No. SQ Driving School charges the same for manual and automatic lessons.
Can I drive a manual car if I pass in an automatic?
No — an automatic licence only covers automatic cars. You'd need to pass a manual test to drive manual cars.
Where will I take my automatic test from Astley?
Most Astley learners test at Atherton or Bolton. We'll take you in an SQ automatic car with a warm-up lesson first.
Not sure which to choose? Take our manual or automatic quiz, or see manual lessons in Astley.
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