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ALD Driving School

DVSA Approved Driving Instructor · Dukinfield

Manual Driving Lessons in Tameside

Learn to drive with confidence with professional, one-to-one manual driving lessons tailored to you.

Whether you're a complete beginner, have previous driving experience or you're preparing for your practical test, lessons are structured around your individual ability and goals.

With a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor, you'll develop the skills, judgement and confidence needed to become a safe and independent driver — not simply learn how to pass the test.

Based in Dukinfield and providing driving lessons across Tameside, parts of Stockport, Oldham and east Manchester.

Call 07759 971182 · Lessons from £38 per hour, with block booking savings.

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Why Choose ALD?

Lessons built around you, not a script

Learning to drive is different for everyone. At ALD, lessons are tailored to your ability, confidence and experience. We use structured lesson planning, clear goals, progress tracking and constructive feedback to help you develop at your own pace.

As a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor, the focus isn't simply on passing your driving test — it's on developing the confidence, judgement and skills needed to become a safe and independent driver for life.

  • DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
  • One-to-one tuition
  • Manual driving lessons
  • Structured lesson planning
  • Local Tameside knowledge
  • Former HGV Class 1 driving experience
  • Flexible training tailored to each pupil

Prices

Clear pricing with block booking savings

Pay as you go or book a block and pay less per hour. All lessons are one-to-one manual tuition.

2 Hours

£76

Equivalent to £38 per hour

Single session — ideal for a first lesson or a one-off top-up.

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5 Hours

£185

Equivalent to £37 per hour

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A short block to build early momentum.

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10 Hours

£360

Equivalent to £36 per hour

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A balanced block for steady, structured progress.

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Areas Covered

Driving lessons across Tameside and nearby areas

Lessons can start from your home, workplace, school, college or another agreed location across Tameside and parts of Stockport, Oldham and east Manchester.

  • Dukinfield · SK16
  • Stalybridge, Carrbrook and Millbrook · SK15
  • Hyde, Newton, Gee Cross and Hattersley · SK14
  • Denton, Audenshaw and Haughton Green · M34
  • Droylsden · M43
  • Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 and OL7
  • Mossley · OL5
  • Bredbury, Woodley, Romiley, Marple and surrounding SK6 areas · SK6
  • Reddish and surrounding areas · SK5
  • Failsworth · M35
  • Gorton · M18
  • Openshaw, Clayton and surrounding areas · M11

Pupil Feedback

What ALD learners say

Genuine feedback from learners who have trained with ALD Driving School.

Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From the beginning Paul was so patient and understanding, especially when I lacked confidence. He always explained things in a way that made sense to me. I’ve come such a long way and I genuinely feel like I wouldn’t have done it without his support. Thank you for believing in me and helping me become a confident driver!
poppy bellisGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

Couldn’t recommend enough. I was a panicky driver when I first started and had no hope for passing due to confidence. Paul personalised the lessons to what I wanted to work on instead of just rushing me through it all. I passed first time with confidence! 10/10 instructor.
Paige BarsonGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

Mega instructor, attentive to what you’re struggling with and builds the lessons around weaknesses rather than a linear lesson plan. Would recommend Paul two times over if I could 10/10
Liam CostelloGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

As a nervous driver Paul was so able in teaching the skills to improve my confidence on the road. When encountering issues during a lesson Paul offered tangible solutions quickly. Instructions never felt over complicated and always helped me to ease into more difficult situations. Passed first time with Paul.
Oscar TsangGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

Paul was a patient and flexible teacher, I was with him for months and passed with no minors. Highly recommend
Sophia LeighGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

I tried 3 other driving instructors before Paul and none of them were as good. I’m autistic also which makes me take a little longer to pick things up and he was brilliant... patient and easy going. I passed first time with only a couple of minors. Definitely recommend 10/10
Samantha WadsworthGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

Amazing quality tutor for driving. I was able to learn lots of different road safety rules, safe driving techniques and manoeuvres that my previous instructor never taught me at a faster rate than other instructors. Would highly recommend
Ethan FernGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

Really good driving instructor, couldn’t recommend him enough. His way of teaching worked perfectly for me and he was always patient and made sure I understood everything properly. He covers everything you need to know and makes lessons enjoyable as well. Definitely recommend!
Barbora ZvonikovaGoogle reviewSeptember 2026

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Manual driving lessons across Tameside and parts of Stockport, Oldham and east Manchester. Get in touch and we'll discuss availability and the right training for you.

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