Automatic · Firswood · M16
Automatic driving lessons in Firswood.
Looking for automatic lessons in Firswood? SQ Driving School covers all of M16, 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
Is automatic right for you in Firswood?
- More attention for trams, bus lanes, cyclists and pedestrians.
- Same price as manual with SQ.
- Fewer controls, so many learners progress faster early on.
- All electric cars are automatic, so you're ready for the future.
Around Firswood you'll meet city-centre one-way systems, bus lanes, trams on shared streets, the Mancunian Way and busy multi-lane roundabouts — plus quieter residential roads to build confidence first. An automatic lets you focus on all of that instead of the clutch.
Automatic lessons in Firswood
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Postcode | M16 |
| 2-hour lesson | £70 |
| 10 hours | £320 (offer area) |
| Licence covers | Automatic only |
| Test centres | Cheetham Hill, West Didsbury |
What you'll learn
Automatic skills, step by step.
Every skill is rated after each lesson in your free DriveSQ Student Portal.
🚌 Local tip — Bus lanes: Check the times on the blue signs — many bus lanes are only active at peak hours.
🧭 Independent driving: Practise following sat-nav and road signs — about 20 minutes of the test is independent.
- Creep control for slow manoeuvres
- Smooth braking and acceleration
- Hill hold and parking brake
- Manoeuvres using creep
- Independent driving with sat-nav
- Using drive, reverse, neutral and park
Automatic lessons FAQ
Questions from Firswood learners.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Firswood?
£70 for a 2-hour lesson (£35/hr), £40 for a single hour, or £350 for 10 hours — £320 for NHS staff and students. Learners in M16 pay just £320 for 10 hours.
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 Firswood?
Most Firswood learners test at Cheetham Hill or West Didsbury. 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 Firswood.
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