Key points
- Multi-lane junctions
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- Keeping up a sensible pace
- Practised with dual controls
Part of the city's inner ring road, with multiple lanes, signal junctions and heavy pedestrian traffic between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter.
Where it is
Great Ancoats Street (A665) — The inner ring road between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter.
What catches learners out
- Multi-lane junctions. Pick your lane from the signs and stay in it through the junction.
- Pedestrians and cyclists. Lots of crossing points between Ancoats and the city.
- Keeping up a sensible pace. Too slow is a fault as well as too fast — match the traffic safely.
How we teach it
A step up from M1's one-way streets towards test-standard city driving.
Areas nearby
All Greater Manchester road guides →
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
Will I drive on Great Ancoats Street in my lessons?
Is Great Ancoats Street on the driving test?
How much are lessons?
Sources
- GOV.UK — The Highway Code
- GOV.UK — Learner drivers on motorways (from 4 June 2018)
- Transport for Greater Manchester — roads and travel
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.