You need to be 17 years of age to learn to drive a car, however if you have a disability then the age is 16.











Our professionally designed driving courses are suitable for learners of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are a complete beginner, a young learner, or returning to driving after a break, our expert driving instructors deliver structured, easy-to-follow lessons that build real confidence.
At Astra Driving School, we focus on safe, responsible driving habits, helping students develop essential road awareness, control, and decision-making skills. Each driving course in Manchester is tailored to individual learning styles, ensuring steady progress and higher pass success.
Gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to drive safely for life.
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Motorway Lessons
Dual Carriageway Lessons
All weather driving
Town Driving
Rural Roads
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Every smile represents confidence, skill, and the journey to becoming a safe, independent driver.
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You need to be 17 years of age to learn to drive a car, however if you have a disability then the age is 16.
It takes about 45 hours of supervised driving to be able to learn to drive, for younger students, however, this number can be smaller, but it varies from person to person.
Yes, it is generally beneficial to practice more in order to master coordination between observations, gear control and maneuvering.
Yes, you can, contact us to discuss the options in detail.
The average rate per hour with the driving instructor is £35. Contact us in detail for more options available.
You can easily book your driving lessons online through our website, call our friendly team, or message us via WhatsApp. We’ll match you with a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Manchester at a time that suits you.
Yes! Our Manchester driving school caters to learners of all levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or need refresher lessons, our instructors provide patient, professional guidance to build your confidence.
We offer a range of lessons and courses, including:
Standard driving lessons (manual & automatic)
Intensive driving courses for fast learning
Refresher lessons for returning drivers
Driving test preparation
Pass Plus courses after passing your test





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Huge thanks to Astra Driving School for helping me pass my test! The instructor was very professional and made every lesson stress-free. Highly recommend! 🚗💨
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Hamayon Shahzad at Astra Manchester was incredibly patient and made tricky maneuvers simple. I passed my driving test on the first try! 🙌
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Mr. Atif is the most incredible instructor! He stepped in last minute to cover for my usual instructor and in just three lessons, took me from feeling nervous and underprepared to completely test-ready. Thanks to his clear guidance and patience, I passed first time! I truly couldn’t have done it without him and would recommend Atif to anyone and everyone! Thank you Atif!!
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100% pleased with Astra Driving School. My instructor was patient, understanding, and explained everything clearly. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
