Intensive Driving Courses in Salford
Based near the Quays, PassMeFast is proud to call Salford home. As such, it should come as no surprise that we cover the entire Salford area, from Eccles to Swinton and Walkden to Irlam. With nine different intensive driving courses to choose from, we’ve got something for every learner in Salford. Read on to see what crash courses we can offer you.
Booking Intensive Driving Lessons in Salford
Wouldn’t it be nice if an intensive driving school offered lessons that fit around your schedule, rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all, one week course? Thankfully, there’s one school in Salford that does exactly that: PassMeFast.
With us, you can choose a course length of between 10 and 48 hours—and it’s up to you how to structure it. So, if you were taking our 25-hour course, for example, you could take 5 hours per day over a 5 day period, or spread your lessons out around your schedule. Fully intensive or semi-intensive: it’s your choice.
Take our Course Recommender for a quick spin. Answer a few quick and easy questions about your driving experience and we'll tell you exactly what course you need to pass.
When you’re driving in a city like Salford, traffic jams are often, sadly, a fact of life. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that automatic cars—which make stop-start traffic much smoother to drive in—have become more popular.
If you’re interested in taking automatic lessons in Salford, you’re in luck, as PassMeFast offer courses in both manual and automatic cars. For full details, check out our guide to automatic driving lessons in Greater Manchester.
Be aware, though, that you can’t get a guaranteed pass from switching to automatic—the test is just as hard for both sets of learners.
When you book a PassMeFast course, you’ll get one-on-one lessons with a DVSA-registered driving instructor, as well as a fast-track practical test that helps you dodge the long waiting times. So, if you want a quick way to get your licence that won’t make you jump through hoops, PassMeFast is the perfect choice.
Why choose PassMeFast for your intensive driving course?
Courses to suit you
Our driving courses can run intensively and semi-intensively or as slow as you need to go
Want to pass fast?
We can book test up to 8 weeks faster than DVSA wait times
Success stories
We’ve helped over 80,000 students get on the road, check out our reviews!
Home Pickups
Get picked up and dropped off at home for driving lessons across most of Great Britain
Courses from £470
Our intensive driving courses come with fast-tracked practical test fee included!
Support at every step
Our team is here to get things sorted for you, making your experience hassle-free
Practical Driving Test Centres in Salford
There isn't a driving test centre in Salford at the moment, but there are a couple of good options nearby. Consider other local options, such as Cheetham Hill and Sale, or check out the other test centres in Greater Manchester.
And did you know almost 9 in 10 people pass their driving test in the first three attempts? That’s why we’ve introduced PassProtect — giving you three attempts for the price of one.
Theory Test Centres in Salford
You won’t have anywhere near as much trouble taking your theory test in Salford: there’s a theory test centre conveniently located in Salford Quays. Alternatively, you may wish to head to Manchester, Bolton or Stockport to take your theory test, instead. Already passed? Why not take a look at our thoughts on what the theory test will look like in 20 years?
PassMeTheory is an online theory revision session, where we go over the most difficult areas of the test. 9 out of 10 people said they felt more confident about their test after their session.
Haven't taken your theory test yet?
Make sure to book your theory test as part of your course if you haven’t yet passed—and to practice both parts of the test. For tips, check out our guide to passing the hazard perception test.
Driving Around Salford
Taking driving lessons in Salford means you’ll encounter busy, urban conditions, as well as having to deal with quieter residential areas. Don’t be fooled into thinking that residential areas are easier, though—with cyclists and pedestrians on the road, you’ll still need to have a keen sense of hazard perception here.
During your crash course, you’ll not only gain more driving skills, but become vastly more confident behind the wheel—even if you’re learning to drive with anxiety. By the time you come around to taking your test, you’ll be ready to pass with flying colours.
Places in Salford
KEY FACTS
- Home of the world famous Eccles Cake
- Sits on the north bank of the Manchester Ship Canal
- In the 19th century Eccles had a thriving textile industry, with silk in particular being a notable product of the area
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Eccles gained Grade I listed status in 1964
KEY FACTS
- Takes its name from its location on the River Irwell
- Steel manufacturing provided a lot of employment for the town, with the Partington Steel and Iron Company opening a steelworks in Irlam in 1910
- The country's largest independent wine bottler (Kingsland Wine & Spirits) is based in Irlam
- The founder of telecommunication giant TalkTalk, Neil McArthur, was born and raised in Irlam. He continues to invest in the local area
KEY FACTS
- An important mill town and coal mining district in the mid-19th century
- Swinton Industrial School (set up in 1843 to care for and educate poor or neglected children) was visited by Charles Dickens
- Salford Civic Centre, with its famous 125-foot high clock tower, is located in the town
- Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, the acclaimed composer, was brought up in Swinton
KEY FACTS
- The name of the town is pronounced 'Wogden' in the local accent
- The Tesco Extra in Walkden is the largest supermarket in the UK by floorspace, measuring 185,500 square feet
- Blackleach Country Park (roughly half a mile from the town centre) is a designated local nature reserve
- The actor Christopher Eccleston was born here
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Salford may be PassMeFast’s home, but we’ve spread our wings to cover a much wider area. This includes the entirety of Greater Manchester, including:
With PassMeFast, you could be on the road within weeks. So, don’t wait to start your journey: call us on 0333 123 4949, or book online today.
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