Manual Driving Lessons
Start Your Manual Driving Journey with Fast Pass
Learning to drive in a manual car is one of the best ways to build complete confidence and control on the road. With a manual licence, you’ll be able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles, giving you far more flexibility once you’ve passed. At Fast Pass, we make manual driving simple, clear, and stress-free. Whether you’re learning gears for the first time or you’ve had lessons before and want to pick things back up, we guide you through every step at a pace that suits you. From clutch control and smooth gear changes to tackling roundabouts, junctions, and everyday driving situations, our instructors help you build strong skills from the very beginning.
Our manual lessons take place in modern, dual-controlled cars designed for a comfortable and safe learning experience. You’ll receive structured lessons, expert feedback, and plenty of real on-road practice so you understand not just how to pass your test — but how to drive confidently for life. With local knowledge of Wigan’s test routes and a calm, encouraging teaching style, we’ll help you overcome nerves, sharpen your driving technique, and become a capable, independent driver ready for any road ahead.
Our instructors create a relaxed learning environment, helping you stay calm, confident, and motivated throughout your lessons.
We break everything down into simple steps so you always know what you’re working on and how close you are to test-ready.
Choose lesson times that work around your college, job, or family life — including evenings and weekends.
2-Hour Manual Driving Lesson
Build confidence and progress faster with our focused 2-hour manual driving lessons. Perfect for beginners and learners looking to sharpen their skills, these sessions give you plenty of time to practise gears, clutch control, junctions, roundabouts and real on-road driving. Learn at a comfortable pace with a friendly, experienced instructor by your side.
10-Hour Manual Block Booking
Save money and stay consistent with our 10-hour manual block booking. Ideal for learners who want steady progress and structured training, this package gives you tailored lessons designed around your ability and goals. Your instructor will guide you through key skills step by step, helping you build confidence, improve technique and work towards passing your test with ease.
Why Choose Fast Pass for Manual Lessons?
Learning to drive in a manual car can feel challenging at first, but with the right instructor it quickly becomes an enjoyable and rewarding experience. At Fast Pass, we focus on calm, structured teaching that helps you build confidence from your very first lesson.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered the most common questions learners ask about our manual driving lessons. If there’s anything you’re still unsure about, just get in touch — we’re always happy to help.
How many manual driving lessons will I need?
It varies from person to person, but most learners take between 30–45 hours on average. We’ll assess your driving early on and give you a realistic idea of how many lessons you’ll need.
Are manual lessons harder than automatic?
Manual driving involves learning gears and clutch control, but with clear teaching it becomes natural very quickly. Many learners enjoy the extra control manual driving gives them.
What car will I learn in?
You’ll learn in a clean, modern, dual-controlled manual vehicle that’s easy to drive and perfect for beginners.
Do you cover my area?
We cover Wigan and nearby areas including Standish, Hindley, Leigh, Pemberton, Orrell, Chorley and more. Not sure? Just ask!
Can I switch to automatic if manual isn’t for me?
Absolutely — if manual doesn’t feel right, we can easily move you into automatic lessons with one of our instructors.
Do you offer block bookings or intensive manual courses?
Yes. You can book block lessons for better value, or choose an intensive manual course if you want to learn and pass more quickly.