Key points
- Ask for a female instructor when you book.
- We confirm your instructor before lesson one.
- Same price — £35/hr.
- Change instructor any time.
Would you feel more comfortable learning with a female driving instructor? Lots of learners do — and it's a completely normal thing to ask for. Tell us when you book and we'll match you with a female instructor wherever one covers your postcode. If one isn't free at your times, we'll tell you straight away rather than leave you guessing.
How to ask
- Message us on WhatsApp saying you'd like a female instructor — or book below and tell us when we reply.
- Tell us your postcode, manual or automatic, and your times.
- We confirm who your instructor is before your first lesson.
Feeling safe and comfortable on every lesson
- You know who's coming. We confirm your instructor's name before the first lesson.
- Pick-up where you choose — home, work, college or somewhere public.
- You set the pace. Quiet roads first; busy roads only when you're ready. See our Comfort Zone for nervous drivers.
- Everything is written down in your DriveSQ Student Portal — lessons, progress and notes.
- Change instructor any time. If anything doesn't feel right, message us and we'll sort it.
Same prices, every option
£35/hr manual or automatic, £40 for a single hour, £350 for 10 hours — or £320 for NHS staff, students and learners in M16, M18 and M19.
DriveSQ Student Portal
Every SQ Driving School learner gets the DriveSQ Student Portal free — so you always know where you stand, not just how many hours you've had.
- 23 driving skills tracked after every lesson
- Theory library and 50-question mock tests
- Test-readiness checklist and instructor messaging
Why SQ Driving School?
SQ Driving School is owned and managed by DriveSQ — the Greater Manchester driving school behind the Student and Instructor Portals.
- Manual & automatic, same price: £35/hr
- 10 hours £350 — £320 for NHS staff, students and M16/M18/M19
- Door-to-door pick-up across Greater Manchester
Frequently asked questions
Can I request a female driving instructor in Manchester?
Does it cost more?
Can I change instructor later?
Do you offer automatic lessons with a female instructor?
Sources
- GOV.UK — Driving lessons and learning to drive
- GOV.UK — Find your nearest driving instructor / approved driving instructors
Published by SQ Driving School, a brand owned and managed by DriveSQ. Checked on 16 October 2026. Rules, fees and test centres change — always confirm on GOV.UK before you book.