Making Learning to Drive Stress-Free and Easy!

Our experienced and friendly driving instructors know the local roads and Greater Manchester test centres extremely well, they will not only put you at your ease but will help guide you through your lessons and test. Together with your instructor, you will work out a course of lessons that are tailored to the way you learn so you progress quickly and enjoy your lessons, and to any deadline you may have.

We offer manual driving lessons in Manchester and the surrounding areas of Burnage, Denton, Didsbury, Levenhulme and surrounding Greater Manchester areas. Whether you are a complete beginner looking to learn to drive or have had some lessons before our instructors will ensure that you are confident in your abilities in all circumstances from the smaller quiet roads to the busy and large roundabouts.

Driving Lessons in Manchester with Local Driving Instructors

All our driving instructors are calm and patient, don’t worry if you are nervous they will build your confidence and knowledge. Our aim is to help you become a safe and confident driver who can enjoy the freedom and independence that passing your test brings.

To help you with your theory test we provide free access to Theory Test Pro, your instructor may also ask you some questions to help you prepare for your Theory Test.

We are an established local driving school with an excellent reputation and pass rate, we have helped hundreds of people learn to drive and have a team of instructors in Manchester dedicated to helping you pass your test. Take a look at our recent passes and reviews to find out why we are one of the areas most trusted local driving schools.

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Book lessons at a time to suit you, we teach seven days a week and have evening bookings too. Call today on 0161 327 2105.

Manual Driving Lessons Manchester
Free Theory Test Pro
Triple Guarantee on our Driving Lessons in Manchester
Free access to Confident Driver

Recent Driving Test Passes in Manchester

Aaron Wright from Levenshulme, passed his test on the 25th January 2025

Congratulations to Aaron Wright of Levenshulme, Manchester on passing his driving test in the automatic car on the 25th of January at Bredbury Test Centre.

I can’t take full credit for this test pass and I have to share this with Simon Forrest, You started your journey with Simon in the manual car, and after some time with Simon, it was apparent that you would benefit from moving over to automatic. This is where you started to feel a little more confident as you were able to take away elements such as gears and focus on the other elements in your driving.  You were nervous on the day and leading up to test time more because you didn’t want to fail, although receiving a couple of faults you came out on top with Barry the examiner giving you that all-important pass.

I have enjoyed getting to know you over the time spent on our driving lessons and enjoyed our chats about our team MCFC.
Good luck getting your first car and that job opportunity you’re looking for.

Best wishes from your Driving Instructor Doug and all the customer support team at Geoff Capes Driving School

25th January 2025

Why choose Geoff Capes Driving School in Manchester?

Joseph Lucy from Manchester

What was the MAIN reason for choosing Geoff Capes Driving School?
I was recommended Milan and Geoff Capes Driving School by my sister who was having driving lessons with Milan.

What OTHER factors were important to you when choosing your driving instructor / school?
Patience, guidance, and a car I can fit into!

How did learning to drive compare to what you expected?
I have had driving lessons previously with different driving instructors and no-one compared to Milan – I realised very quickly that I was with a professional who knew exactly what he was doing and how to get the best out of his students.

How did you find your instructor’s teaching methods?
Milan is wonderful – very patient with me (especially when making a few very stupid errors right before my test), and offered clear guidance and easy ways of remembering rules. He was always professional and friendly, and I couldn’t recommend him enough.

Would you recommend us to others and if so WHY?
Very professional organisation with excellent driving instructors.

What could we have done better to improve our customer service or enhance your learning experience with us?
Absolutely nothing – perfect

Joseph Lucy
26th May 2023

Hannah Moore from Manchester

What was the MAIN reason for choosing Geoff Capes Driving School?
I found it was the best suitable intensive course for me!

What OTHER factors were important to you when choosing your driving instructor / school?
That I would get along with my driving instructor and to be taught by someone who is patient and calm.

How did learning to drive compare to what you expected?
It was exactly what I expected and more !

How did you find your instructor’s teaching methods?
Absolutely perfect in every way! Milan was very calm with me and made me feel less anxious when driving. I am a massive over thinker so the way Milan taught me helped me to understand how to not over think situations.

Would you recommend us to others and if so WHY?
I would recommend you to others because you offer the perfect type of teaching methods for individuals with great driving instructors.

What could we have done better to improve our customer service or enhance your learning experience with us?
Nothing at all. It was perfect

Hannah Moore 
7th March 2023

Peter Wood

What was the MAIN reason for choosing Geoff Capes Driving School?
Milan’s number was given to me by a friend and the school looked good on the Facebook page

What OTHER factors were important to you when choosing your driving instructor / school?
A friendly driving instructor

How did learning to drive compare to what you expected?
I thought it would be difficult but after a few driving lessons with Milan my driving instructor I calmed down and eventually all the procedures clicked into place

How did you find your instructor’s teaching methods?
Methodical, and very easy to remember.

Would you recommend us to others and if so WHY?
Friendly driving instructors and easy to follow techniques for being a safe and competent driver

What could we have done better to improve our customer service or enhance your learning experience with us?
There isn’t anything I would change

Peter Wood
23rd February 2023