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School streets
Expect children, parked cars and lollipop crossings around school times.
Newhey · OL16 · Rochdale
Driving lessons in Newhey.
SQ Driving School teaches manual and automatic learners in Newhey, Rochdale. Lessons start right outside your door in OL16.
- No hidden fees
- Door-to-door pick-up
- Learn at your own pace
- Free Student Portal
- A real person on WhatsApp
- Manual & automatic
Learning to drive around Newhey
Newhey is part of Rochdale, so your lessons build up to the roads learners here meet every day: the A627(M), M62 links, town-centre traffic and Pennine country roads.
There's no rush. We'll pick a peaceful spot close to Newhey for your first drives, then build up to the routes you'll use every day. Before your test we'll practise around Rochdale and Chadderton test centres.
OL16 also covers Milnrow, Smallbridge — we teach there too.
Every lesson is logged in the free DriveSQ Student Portal, so you can see your progress between lessons.
Newhey at a glance
| Postcode | OL16 |
| Borough | Rochdale |
| Nearby test centres | Rochdale, Chadderton |
| Lessons | Manual & automatic |
| 10-hour block | £350 · £320 NHS/students |
Local driving tips
Tips for driving around Newhey.
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Box junctions
Don't enter a yellow box unless your exit is clear.
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Cyclists
Leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at up to 30mph.
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Turning into side roads
Give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road you're turning into.
Newhey FAQ
Questions from Newhey learners.
Can you pick me up in Newhey?
Yes. SQ Driving School covers all of OL16 in Rochdale, with pick-up from your home, college or work.
How much are driving lessons in Newhey?
£70 for a 2-hour lesson (£35/hr), £40 for a single hour, or £350 for 10 hours. NHS staff and students pay £320 for 10 hours.
Where will I take my test if I live in Newhey?
Learners in Newhey usually test at Rochdale or Chadderton. Book your test on GOV.UK and we'll help you choose.
Is automatic available in Newhey?
Yes — manual and automatic lessons in Newhey are the same price.
Prices in Newhey
Clear prices for Newhey learners.
£70 · 2-hour lesson
£35 per hour. Our standard lesson. Single 1-hour session £40.
£350 · 10 hours
Block booking for manual or automatic lessons.
£320 · 10 hours
For NHS staff, students, and learners in M16, M18 & M19.
Manual & automatic in Newhey
Lessons in Rochdale
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Start driving in Newhey.
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get you booked in — usually within the hour.