Key points
- Side roads every few metres
- Bus lanes
- Parked cars and double-parking
- Practised with dual controls
The A6 heads south-east out of the city through Longsight and Levenshulme — a classic shopping street with bus lanes, side roads every few metres and constant parking and unloading.
Where it is
Stockport Road (A6) — Ardwick through Longsight and Levenshulme towards Stockport.
What catches learners out
- Side roads every few metres. Watch for cars nosing out and give a clear signal if you're turning.
- Bus lanes. Check the hours; outside them you can use the lane, inside them you can't.
- Parked cars and double-parking. Check mirrors early and give room when passing.
How we teach it
Levenshulme learners practise here a lot — it's busy but slow, which makes it ideal for building observation habits.
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 Stockport Road in my lessons?
Is Stockport 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.