Key points
- Hill starts at lights
- Shopping parades
- Bus lanes
- Practised with dual controls
North Manchester's main road to Middleton and Rochdale: hills, shopping parades in Harpurhey and busy junctions.
Where it is
Rochdale Road (A664) — Collyhurst through Harpurhey and Blackley towards Middleton.
What catches learners out
- Hill starts at lights. Handbrake and clutch control (or brake hold in an automatic) on the climbs.
- Shopping parades. Pedestrians and parked cars around Harpurhey.
- Bus lanes. Check the hours on each sign.
How we teach it
We use the gradients here for hill starts once you can move off smoothly on the flat.
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 Rochdale Road in my lessons?
Is Rochdale Road 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.