Mutual Driving School · Family run since 1976
Manual Driving Lessons in East London
Learn to drive a manual car with Mutual Driving School, teaching East London since 1976. Whether you’re a complete beginner or continuing previous lessons, we’ll help you build your confidence and develop safe driving skills.
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£20 trial lesson + £5 booking fee. No obligation to book further lessons.
Why choose manual lessons?
Passing your practical test in a manual car allows you to drive both manual and automatic cars.
Manual lessons teach you how to coordinate the clutch, gears and accelerator alongside observation, steering and road awareness. It can take practice to bring these skills together, and your lessons will progress at a pace suited to you.
What will you learn?
- Using the clutch and changing gears.
- Moving off, stopping and hill starts.
- Approaching junctions and roundabouts.
- Reading road signs and recognising hazards.
- Driving on residential streets and busier roads.
- Parking and reversing manoeuvres.
- Independent driving and practical-test preparation.
Manual lessons near you
We teach across East London, including Bow, Stratford, Bethnal Green, Hackney, Leyton, Leytonstone, East Ham and surrounding areas.
Send us your postcode and preferred lesson times to check instructor availability. Explore all areas covered.
How much do manual lessons cost?
Manual lessons cost £38 per hour. Try your first one-hour lesson for £25, including the £5 booking fee.
View lesson prices or compare automatic lessons.
Your first lesson
Your first lesson gives you the chance to meet your instructor, experience the car and discuss your goals. Your instructor will assess your starting point and help you understand what to work on next. You can also discuss suitable lesson times.
Common questions about manual lessons
Can I start with no driving experience?
Yes. Your instructor will introduce the controls and help you develop the basics before progressing to more demanding roads.
How many lessons will I need?
There is no fixed number. It depends on your starting point, progress, lesson frequency and any suitable private practice. Your instructor can discuss your needs after assessing your driving.
Can I switch to automatic?
Contact the office if you’d like to switch. We’ll check automatic instructor availability and explain how to arrange the change.
Are evening and weekend lessons available?
Yes, subject to instructor availability in your area.
Start learning with Mutual
Tell us where you live, when you’re available and whether you’ve had lessons before.
