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Manual Driving Lessons in Coventry

Manual driving lessons in Coventry teach you to control the clutch, gears and biting point in a dual-control manual car, one-to-one with an instructor. From there you progress to hill starts, junctions and busier roads, at a pace that suits you. Lessons run across Coventry and six nearby towns, with DVSA-approved instructors available.

Why choose manual lessons

Manual lessons teach you to work the clutch, gears and biting point yourself. Passing your test in a manual car earns a full manual licence. A full manual licence lets you drive both manual and automatic cars, because the manual category covers both transmissions.

Many learners pick manual lessons for that wider choice. A manual pass means you can buy, borrow or hire either type of car later without retaking your test. Manual driving is also still the more common gearbox on used cars, so the skill keeps your options open.

Should I learn in a manual or automatic car?

Choose manual if

Learn in a manual car if your goal is a licence that covers every type of car. A manual pass lets you drive manual and automatic cars. Manual suits drivers who want the widest choice of car.

Choose automatic if

An automatic-only pass limits you to automatics. Automatic suits drivers who want a simpler car to operate, with no clutch or gear changes to manage. Learners who would rather skip the clutch can take our automatic driving lessons in an automatic car instead.

Whichever you choose, the manual skills above are taught in our own dual-control manual cars, which we cover next.

Our manual cars

Your manual lessons take place in our own dual-control manual cars. The fleet is a Toyota Yaris (2020) and a Toyota Aygo (2022). Both are dual-control manual cars.

Dual controls give your instructor a second set of pedals on the passenger side. This keeps early lessons safe, because your instructor can brake or use the clutch while you are still learning the biting point.

Both cars are small, light hatchbacks that are easy to place on the road. That makes parking, junctions and town driving simpler to judge while you build confidence.

Toyota YarisDual-control
Toyota Yaris (2020)
Manual · dual controls
Toyota AygoDual-control
Toyota Aygo (2022)
Manual · dual controls

Who teaches your manual lessons

Manual lessons are taught by named instructors, including confirmed DVSA-approved ADIs. Mohamed Sahily is a DVSA-approved instructor (ADI 854665) who teaches manual lessons and has 6+ years of instructing experience.

Muniba Sahily is a DVSA-approved instructor (ADI 752169, Grade A) who teaches manual lessons for female learners.

Learners who would prefer a woman teaching them can request a female driving instructor

Lessons are available in English, plus Hindi, Urdu and Persian, so you can learn in the language you are most comfortable with.

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✓ ADI 854665

Mohamed Sahily

DVSA-approved ADI

A DVSA-approved instructor who teaches manual lessons and has 6+ years of instructing experience across Coventry and the surrounding towns.

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✓ ADI 752169 · Grade A

Muniba Sahily

DVSA-approved ADI · female instructor

A DVSA-approved instructor at Grade A, the top DVSA grade, who teaches manual lessons for female learners.

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Prices

Manual driving lessons start from £37 per hour as pay-as-you-go. Block bookings are available in bundles of 6, 10, 20, 30 and 40 hours. Blocks take a 50% deposit when you book.

Hourly rates can vary slightly by postcode within the service area. Full block tiers and current rates are listed on the prices page

Estimate your booking

from£37/ hour

Pay by the hour — no commitment. The exact price can vary by postcode.

Book manual lessons

Wherever you live in the area, your manual lessons start close to home.

Areas we cover

We teach manual driving lessons across Coventry and the surrounding towns. The full service area covers Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth. MMS Driving School is a service-area business based in Coventry, CV6 2PY.

Home base

Coventry

Coventry (CV6 2PY) is our home base, and most manual lessons begin there.

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Bedworth

Manual lessons across Bedworth and the roads you will drive day to day.

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Nuneaton

Manual tuition in and around Nuneaton, at a pace that suits you.

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Rugby

Manual tuition in and around Rugby, at a pace that suits you.

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Leamington Spa

Manual lessons across Leamington Spa and the surrounding roads.

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Warwick

Manual lessons in and around Warwick with a local instructor.

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Kenilworth

Manual tuition across Kenilworth and the roads near you.

What to expect

Your manual lessons build step by step, from the first cockpit drill to test-ready manoeuvres — step through what happens.

Reviews

Learners share their experience of MMS Driving School on Google. Read our Google reviews to see what recent manual and automatic learners say about their lessons.

Frequently asked questions

Will I get a full driving licence if I learn in a manual car?

Yes. Passing your test in a manual car gives you a full manual licence that covers both manual and automatic cars.

What cars will I learn to drive in?

You will learn in a dual-control manual car. The fleet is a Toyota Yaris (2020) and a Toyota Aygo (2022).

Do you offer manual lessons with a female instructor?

Yes. Muniba Sahily (ADI 752169, Grade A) teaches manual lessons for female learners.

Which areas do you cover for manual lessons?

We cover Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth.

How do I book manual driving lessons?

Call 07576 917 709 or book online to arrange your first lesson. Block bookings take a 50% deposit when you book.

Ready for your first manual lesson?

Book your first manual lesson online, or contact us to check availability across Coventry and the surrounding towns.

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