Driving lessons for people who work at Roundthorn Industrial Estate.

Driving lessons for people who work at Roundthorn Industrial Estate (Wythenshawe, M23). Shift workers in Wythenshawe; Princess Parkway and the M56 are close for later lessons.

Lessons that fit your work

• Shift-friendly: early mornings, late afternoons and days off — tell us your rota.
• Pick-up from work or home — wherever it's safe and legal to stop.

Local hotspots we teach

• Princess Parkway (A5103). A fast dual carriageway linking Wythenshawe to the city and the M56. We practise joining, keeping a safe gap and leaving at the right junction.
• Wythenshawe roundabouts. Lots of roundabouts, some with several lanes. You'll learn lane choice and signals until they're automatic.

Roads on West Didsbury test routes

• A5103 Princess Road / Princess Parkway — The dual-carriageway spine of south Manchester. Joining it from side roads, choosing a lane early and holding steady speed between sets of lights is where most faults happen.
• A5145 Barlow Moor Road — Runs right past the centre. Busy traffic-light junctions — including the one with Princess Road — and buses stopping and pulling out.
• A6010 Wilbraham Road — Reported on route sheets with turns on and off at traffic lights. Several lanes at junctions and lots of pedestrians near Chorlton.

More West Didsbury faults to avoid

• Meeting traffic on Mauldeth Road West. Committing into a gap between parked cars when an oncoming car has priority. How we fix it: Plan which gap you'll wait in, hold back early, and don't wave others through.
• Pedestrians on Burton Road. Driving at the speed limit past crowded pavements and crossings. How we fix it: Slow down for the conditions, cover the brake near crossings, and watch for people between parked cars.

Roads on Sale test routes

• A56 Cross Street — Many reported routes leave the centre and join Cross Street. Busy through-traffic, bus stops and traffic lights from the first minute.
• A56 Washway Road — The A56 south of Sale town centre. Bus lanes with set hours, speed-limit changes and cameras — read every sign.
• A56 Chester Road — Continues north towards Stretford, with faster sections and multi-lane junctions.

Local area: Wythenshawe · usual test centres: West Didsbury (50.9% in 2024-25), Sale (49.1% in 2024-25). Lessons £35/hr, £40 for a single hour, 10 hours £350. Prices →

SQ Driving School isn't connected to Roundthorn Industrial Estate; we teach lots of people who work there.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• GOV.UK — Driving lessons and learning to drive
• GOV.UK — Learner drivers on motorways

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.