Key points
- Joining from the M60/M62
- Motorway ending
- Lane changes
- Practised with dual controls
A short motorway into Salford ending on Regent Road. Learners may drive it with an approved instructor in a dual-control car.
Where it is
The M602 (M602) — Salford — from the M60/M62 into Salford and the city.
What catches learners out
- Joining from the M60/M62. Plan your lane on the main motorway early.
- Motorway ending. Speed reduces into city roads — watch for the change.
- Lane changes. Mirror, signal, blind spot.
How we teach it
A common first motorway for Salford learners because it's short and straightforward.
Motorway rules for learners
Learner drivers have been allowed on motorways in England since June 2018 — but only with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls. You can't practise it with a friend or family member.
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 The M602 in my lessons?
Is The M602 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.