Dual-controlToyota Yaris (2020)
Manual · dual controls
Manual Driving Lessons in Coventry
Manual driving lessons in Coventry teach clutch control, gears and the biting point in a dual-control manual car (Toyota Yaris and Toyota Aygo), one-to-one with a DVSA-approved instructor. A manual pass earns a full licence that covers manual and automatic cars. Lessons run across Coventry and six nearby towns from £37/hour, no deposit — rated 5.0 from 69 Google reviews.
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.
Dual-control
Dual-controlToyota 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.
All instructors are DBS-checked.
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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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Manual driving lessons start from £37 per hour as pay-as-you-go. Packages are available in bundles of 6, 10, 20, 30 and 40 hours. No deposit — you pay per booking.
Hourly rates can vary slightly by postcode within the service area. Full package tiers and current rates are listed on the prices page
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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.
Home base
Coventry
Coventry is our home base, and most manual lessons begin there.
driving lessons in CoventryArea we cover
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
Rated 5.0 from 69 Google reviews. Learners share their experience of MMS Driving School on Google, including manual learners.
"Mohamed Sahily was a fantastic instructor and helped me to pass my driving test first time, I feel confident to drive and to be safe on the road. 10/10 would recommend."
"Learning to drive with Mohamed Sahily is one of the best decisions of my life - I passed my test first time and expecting my full licence soon."
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. Packages are available alongside pay-as-you-go lessons.
Ready for your first manual lesson?
Book your first manual lesson online, or contact us to check availability across Coventry and the surrounding towns.