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Trams
Never stop on tram tracks, and watch for trams on shared roads.
Old Trafford · M16 · Manchester
Driving lessons in Old Trafford.
Looking for driving lessons in Old Trafford? SQ Driving School picks up from homes, colleges and workplaces across Old Trafford (M16) in Manchester.
- No hidden fees
- Door-to-door pick-up
- Learn at your own pace
- Free Student Portal
- A real person on WhatsApp
- Manual & automatic
Special offer in Old Trafford
10 hours for £320
M16
Learners picked up in M16 save £30 on a 10-hour block — no NHS or student ID needed.
Book the offerLearning to drive around Old Trafford
Driving around Old Trafford means getting comfortable with Manchester traffic. We'll cover 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.
Your first lessons start on quiet residential streets near your pick-up point in Old Trafford. As your confidence grows we'll move on to busier junctions, roundabouts and main roads. Before your test we'll practise around Cheetham Hill and West Didsbury test centres.
M16 also covers Whalley Range, Firswood — we teach there too.
Every lesson is logged in the free DriveSQ Student Portal, so you can see your progress between lessons.
Old Trafford at a glance
| Postcode | M16 |
| Borough | Manchester |
| Nearby test centres | Cheetham Hill, West Didsbury |
| Lessons | Manual & automatic |
| 10-hour block | £320 (offer area) |
Local driving tips
Tips for driving around Old Trafford.
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Bus lanes
Check the times on the blue signs — many bus lanes are only active at peak hours.
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Parked cars
Look for feet under parked cars and doors opening as you pass.
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Independent driving
Practise following sat-nav and road signs — about 20 minutes of the test is independent.
Old Trafford FAQ
Questions from Old Trafford learners.
Can you pick me up in Old Trafford?
Yes. SQ Driving School covers all of M16 in Manchester, with pick-up from your home, college or work.
How much are driving lessons in Old Trafford?
£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. Learners in M16 also get 10 hours for £320.
Where will I take my test if I live in Old Trafford?
Learners in Old Trafford usually test at Cheetham Hill or West Didsbury. Book your test on GOV.UK and we'll help you choose.
Is automatic available in Old Trafford?
Yes — manual and automatic lessons in Old Trafford are the same price.
Prices in Old Trafford
Clear prices for Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford
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Start driving in Old Trafford.
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get you booked in — usually within the hour.