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Automatic Driving Lessons in Manchester
2 hour automatic lessons from £74, no contract
Same price as manual on every intensive course
Same instructor from first lesson to test
Automatic driving lessons in Manchester are taught one to one by DVSA approved automatic driving instructors, with door to door pick up across 40+ areas, 7 days a week. Automatic driving is booked as pay as you go lessons, block bookings or intensive courses, all at published prices.
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600+
First Time Pass Rate
93%
Automatic Lessons From
£74
Areas Covered
40+
What Are Automatic Driving Lessons?
Automatic driving lessons teach you to drive and pass your test without learning to use a clutch. Automatic driving lessons use a car with 2 pedals and no gear changes, so lesson time goes on steering, speed, junctions and roundabouts instead. Automatic driving lessons lead to a licence for automatic cars only, marked with code 78, so driving a manual later needs a second test. Automatic driving lessons often take fewer hours than manual lessons, which can lower the total cost of learning to drive.
How Much Are Automatic Driving Lessons in Manchester?
Automatic driving lessons in Manchester cost £74 for a 2 hour lesson, or £330 for 10 hours on the Beginner's Special, which costs the same as manual.
Included in Every Automatic Driving Lesson in Manchester
Every automatic driving lesson in Manchester comes with these 6 things as standard, whether you book one lesson or a full course.
DVSA Approved Automatic Instructors
Every automatic lesson is taught by a DVSA approved instructor, never a trainee, in a dual control automatic car.
Door to Door Pick Up
Automatic driving lessons start and finish at your door, with no travel charge anywhere across 40+ Manchester areas.
Same Instructor Every Lesson
Automatic lessons keep one instructor from your very first lesson, so they always know where you left off.
Real Test Routes
Automatic driving lessons practise on the roads, junctions and roundabouts your local Manchester test centre actually uses.
Female Instructor at No Extra Cost
A female automatic instructor is free on request, on any lesson or course, wherever one covers your area.
7 Days a Week, 9am to 8pm
Automatic driving lessons run 7 days a week from 9am to 8pm, which includes early evenings and weekends.
Driving Lessons: Automatic or Manual?
Automatic or manual comes down to the licence: an automatic pass covers automatic cars only, while a manual pass covers both manual and automatic cars. Learners who never expect to drive a manual van, a family manual or a hire car abroad lose nothing by choosing automatic lessons.
| Factors | Automatic | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Pedals to use | 2 pedals | 3 pedals |
| Gear changes | Done for you | By hand |
| Licence covers | Automatics only | Both types |
| 2 hour lesson | £74 | £72 |
| Intensive courses | Same price | Same price |
| Best for | Quicker learning | Driving anything |
Not Sure Which Automatic Lessons to Book?
The Impulse course finder takes three answers and shows the shortest route to your driving licence.
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Our Automatic Options
Automatic Car Driving Lessons and Courses in Manchester
Choose pay as you go lessons to try automatic driving, the Beginner's Special to start cheaply, or the 20 Hour Intensive Course to pass your test in weeks rather than months.
Duration
2 Hours
Starts from
£74
Pay as you go lessons cost £74 for each 2 hour automatic lesson, with no contract and nothing to pay upfront beyond the lesson you book.
Duration
10 Hours
Starts from
£330
The Beginner's Special gives complete beginners 10 hours of automatic lessons for £330, the same price as manual, and can only be booked once.
Duration
20 Hours
Starts from
£1,195
The 20 Hour Intensive Course, taken in an automatic, costs £1,195, the same as manual, with test booking support and test day car hire included.
How Automatic Driving Lessons Work
Book Automatic LessonsYour First Automatic Lesson
Your first automatic driving lesson starts on quiet roads, where your instructor explains the 2 pedals, the gear selector and the parking brake, then how to move off safely.
Lessons That Build Up
Later automatic driving lessons build steadily from quiet streets to Manchester's busy junctions, roundabouts and dual carriageways, with no lesson time lost to stalling or changing gear.
Your Automatic Driving Test
Passing the automatic driving test gives you a full car licence marked with code 78, meaning automatic cars only, which the DVLA posts to you after the test.
Automatic Driving Lesson Prices in Manchester
Automatic driving lesson prices match manual on every course except pay as you go lessons and block bookings, where automatic costs only slightly more.
| Lesson or Course | Training Hours | ManualManual | AutomaticAutomatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay As You Go Most Popular | 2 Hours | ||
| Block Booking | 10 Hours | ||
| Intensive Course | 6 Hours | ||
| Intensive Course | 10 Hours | ||
| Intensive Course | 20 Hours | ||
| Intensive Course | 30 Hours | ||
| Intensive Course | 40 Hours | ||
| Guaranteed Pass | Unlimited |
Automatic Intensive Driving Course Prices
Every automatic intensive driving course includes test booking support and test day car hire, with week intensive courses from £465 for learners who want their hours on days in a row.
Spread the Cost of Automatic Driving Lessons
Payl8r monthly payments cover the Beginner's Special, both block bookings and every automatic intensive course at checkout, so learners can start automatic lessons now and spread the cost.
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Are Automatic Driving Lessons Right for You?
Automatic driving lessons suit many new learners today, but not anyone who will need to drive manual cars.
Check Which Lesson Type Suits MeYour instructor can talk through manual or automatic on your first lesson, before you commit to a course.
Suits You If
- Learning for city driving
- Stalling worries you
- Want to learn faster
- Find clutch control hard
- Nervous about hill starts
Not Ideal If
- Need a manual van
- Family car is manual
- Driving abroad often
- Want to drive anything
- Might buy manual later
Customer Stories
Manchester Learners Who Passed With Automatic Driving Lessons
Every story card comes from a real Manchester learner who passed after automatic driving lessons, naming the instructor, the test centre and the course.
Rebecca S.- Pay as you go lessons
- Cheetham Hill Test Centre
- Instructor: Ehtisham
- Location: Clayton
Jay L.- Beginner's Special Driving Course
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Saj
- Location: Chorlton
Udacha B.- 10 Hour Block Booking
- Cheetham Hill Test Centre
- Instructor: Anmol
- Location: Gorton
Louie M.- Pay as you go lessons
- Cheetham Hill Test Centre
- Instructor: Yasser
- Location: Miles Platting
Kathrina G.- 10 Hour Block Booking
- Chadderton Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Ubaid
- Location: Middleton
Tobias- Beginner's Special Driving Course
- Chadderton Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Ubaid
- Location: Failsworth
JemXD ..- Beginner's Special Driving Course
- Chadderton Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Ubaid
- Location: Middleton
Emeka E.- 10 Hour Block Booking
- Bury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Faraz
- Location: Prestwich
Our Instructors
Automatic Driving Instructors Near Me in Manchester
Every automatic driving instructor on the team is DVSA approved and charges the same published price, so learners can choose by area and availability rather than by cost.
Saify
- Calm and supportive
- Best for beginners
- 1,300+ learners trained
Arshad
- Experienced and professional
- Best for test preparation
- 1,300+ learners trained
Saj
- Friendly and reliable
- Best for intensive courses
- 1,200+ learners trained
Syed
- Patient and encouraging
- Best for first time learners
- 1,000+ learners trained
Hassan
- Calm and patient
- Best for nervous learners
- 1,000+ learners trained
Yasser
- Reliable and patient
- Best for test preparation
- 800+ learners trained
Saqib
- Friendly and supportive
- Best for beginners
- 700+ learners trained
Hamza
- Patient and motivating
- Best for new drivers
- 700+ learners trained
Ubaid
- Friendly and calm
- Best for nervous learners
- 700+ learners trained
Gully
- Patient and professional
- Best for new learners
- 500+ learners trained
Ehtisham
- Calm and encouraging
- Best for nervous learners
- 400+ learners trained
Ahmed
- Friendly and reliable
- Best for beginners
- 400+ learners trained
Anmol
- Supportive and friendly
- Best for beginners
- 300+ learners trained
Faraz
- Patient and supportive
- Best for new learners
- 300+ learners trained
Automatic Driving Lessons Near Me, Across Greater Manchester
Automatic driving lessons cost the same in every Greater Manchester area, with a DVSA approved automatic instructor who covers your area.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Manchester?
Impulse charges £74 for a 2 hour automatic driving lesson in Manchester, £2 more than manual, and £350 for the 10 Hour Block Booking, £10 more than manual. The Beginner's Special at £330 and every intensive course cost exactly the same in an automatic as in a manual.
Are automatic driving lessons easier than manual?
Automatic driving lessons are usually easier, because there is no clutch, no stalling and no gear changes to learn. The rest of driving, from observations to roundabouts, is exactly the same, and the automatic driving test checks every part of it just as strictly as the manual test.
Is it worth learning to drive in an automatic?
Automatic driving lessons are worth it for most learners who only plan to drive automatic cars, because there is no clutch to master and many need fewer lessons. Anyone likely to need a manual car later, for work or travel, gets more from manual lessons, because a manual pass covers both types.
Can I drive a manual car if I pass in an automatic?
No, passing in an automatic gives a licence for automatic cars only, and driving a manual on it is illegal and voids your insurance. To drive manual cars later, you need to pass a second practical test, this time in a manual car.
How many automatic driving lessons do I need?
The DVSA average is around 45 hours of lessons, and many learners need a little less with automatic driving lessons because there is no clutch to master. Your instructor gives you an honest estimate after your first automatic lesson, based on how you drive on the day.
How much is an automatic intensive driving course in Manchester?
An automatic intensive driving course in Manchester costs from £375 for the 6 Hour Intensive Course to £1,995 for the 40 Hour Intensive Course, the same as manual. The 20 Hour Intensive Course at £1,195 is the most popular choice, and is enough for most learners with a little experience.
Are there automatic driving lessons near me?
Yes, Impulse teaches automatic driving lessons across 40+ areas of Greater Manchester, from Cheetham Hill and Didsbury to Bolton, Bury and Chadderton. Your instructor picks you up from home, work or college, and no part of Greater Manchester pays a travel charge.
How do I find automatic driving instructors near me?
Tell Impulse your postcode and you are matched with a DVSA approved automatic driving instructor who covers your area, with availability confirmed before you book. Learners who prefer a female instructor can ask for one at no extra cost.
Can I take my driving test in an automatic car?
Yes, the DVSA practical test can be taken in an automatic, with the same routes, manoeuvres and marking as a manual test. Test day car hire in your instructor's automatic costs £110, or is included on every automatic intensive driving course and the Guaranteed Pass Course.
Are automatic driving classes the same as automatic driving lessons?
Yes, automatic driving classes and automatic driving lessons mean the same thing in the UK, where one to one lessons with an instructor are the norm. Every Impulse automatic driving class is one to one in a dual control car.
Can I pay for automatic driving lessons monthly?
Yes, every automatic driving course except pay as you go lessons can be split into monthly Payl8r payments at checkout. A pay as you go lesson is paid in full at booking, with no balance to spread.
Book Automatic Driving Lessons in Manchester
Book automatic driving lessons in Manchester from £74, with a DVSA approved automatic instructor, door to door pick up and no contract to sign.
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