Prefer to learn with a woman? We have female instructors for manual and automatic lessons. Just tell us when you get in touch.
Takes 30 seconds. We’ll call you back.
No payment needed. We’ll call to arrange your first lesson. Privacy policy
Some learners feel more relaxed with a female instructor, for personal, cultural or religious reasons, or simply because it’s their preference. It’s a normal request and we’re always happy to arrange it.
All our instructors, male and female, are DVSA-approved and DBS-checked.
Call or WhatsApp the office and we’ll match you with a local instructor.
Our instructors are used to first-timers and learners who’ve had a bad experience elsewhere.
Rochdale prices shown. Oldham and Bury start from £33 an hour, Middleton and Manchester £35, Blackpool £37.
Also available: Fast Pass intensive courses at £40 an hour and Pass Plus for new drivers at £240. See all prices
1,514 Reviews
Just passed with 2 minors with drive UK Isham Ali as my instructor. Very happy he gave me very productive tips and ensured I ticked every box, and only let me go for my test when I was fully ready. Definitely would recommend Isham to any new aspiring drivers out there!!
FMG
Drive UK learner
“My experience with Israr from drive UK was excellent! Lessons were well prepared and structured. By the time I went for test I was completely ready! Passed first time! Thank you Israr and drive UK for providing me a great instructor!”
Aliya Anisa
Drive UK learner
We’ve taught across Rochdale, Oldham and Greater Manchester for over 25 years, and more than 20,000 learners have passed with us. With 1,514 Google reviews, we’re Rochdale’s most-reviewed driving school.
Your instructor lives and teaches in your area, so lessons are on the roads you'll drive every day and be tested on.
Choose who you're most comfortable with. With over 50 instructors we can usually match your preference and your times.
Every instructor is a DVSA-approved driving instructor, DBS-checked, fully insured and checked by our office.
Pick-ups from home, college or work, with lessons in the daytime, evenings and at weekends.
Apply on GOV.UK from 15 years and 9 months old. It costs £34 online.
Use the form or call 07421 350 645. We match you with an instructor who covers your area.
Your first lesson starts on quiet roads. Each one after has a clear aim.
It costs £23 and you need it before you can book your practical test.
When you’re at test standard, you book your practical test yourself on GOV.UK.
Test fee £62 on weekdays, £75 evenings and weekends. Then you’re on your own.
Straight answers to the questions we’re asked most.
Yes. Mention it in the form or tell us when you call, and we’ll match you with a female instructor who covers your area.
No. Prices are the same for every instructor, based on your area.
Yes. Tell us you want automatic and a female instructor, and we’ll check who covers your area.
We’ll tell you honestly how long the wait is, and you can decide whether to wait or start sooner with another instructor.
Yes. Every Drive UK instructor is DBS-checked and approved by the DVSA.
Leave your details and we’ll call you back to arrange it.
No payment needed. We’ll call to arrange your first lesson. Privacy policy
Tell us your area, the times you’re free and anything we should know. We’ll call you back with an instructor and a first lesson date.
Call or WhatsApp the office and we’ll match you with a local instructor.
DVSA-approved instructors across Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Manchester and Blackpool.
