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ZK Driving School (Manchester)

ZK Driving School (Manchester)

5.0(62 reviews)See reviews ↓·Manchester

About the company

ZK Driving School operates in South Manchester with five ADI-qualified instructors who are Enhanced DBS checked. The school offers a structured lesson plan and matches learners with the right instructor and car. Instruction includes complete beginner lessons, refresher lessons, and practice on real Manchester test routes using fully insured, dual-control cars.

An intensive course, Zero to Hero, runs for 2 hours a day over 15 days. Pass Plus and motorway lessons are also provided. The school assists with theory and booking the practical test, and only enters learners for the test once they are genuinely ready. Lessons can be scheduled in mornings, evenings, or weekends.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

A calm, methodical teaching style stands out across the feedback for this Russell Street school, with instructors Habib, Zak, Mubz and Zabeeh each mentioned by name for breaking manoeuvres into manageable steps and explaining road markings and traffic rules thoroughly. Several learners describe arriving anxious about roundabouts or parallel parking and leaving with noticeably more confidence after structured, well-planned lessons.

First-time passes feature heavily, including accounts of clean tests with no minors, and one learner notes reaching test standard after twenty hours of tuition. Constructive feedback after each drive is mentioned more than once, with instructors identifying faults clearly and helping pupils understand the reasoning behind corrections rather than simply issuing instructions. Adaptability also comes through, with one pupil describing a smooth experience despite a last-minute change of instructor and an unfamiliar car. West Didsbury test centre is referenced as the location of at least one successful test.

Operating around the clock every day of the week, the school appears able to accommodate learners with varying schedules. The recurring mentions of patience, clarity and thorough preparation point to instructors focused on building genuine understanding rather than rushing pupils towards a pass, with lessons on Russell Street organised around each learner's particular worries, whether that is busy junctions, roundabouts or simply nerves behind the wheel for the first time.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Khalid Rasheed31 July 2026

I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor than Zabeeh! He was patient, supportive, and always made me feel confident behind the wheel. Every lesson was well planned, and he explained everything clearly, which helped me pass my driving test first time. I'm so grateful for all the support and would highly recommend this driving school to anyone.

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Parham Lotfi27 July 2026

Passed first time with 5 lessons all thanks to Habib due to great teaching skills and great team overall helping me to get earlier test date. Definitely recommend ZK Driving School and Habib as a instructor!!

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John Harry Barrion8 July 2026

Just passed my practical driving test, and I have to give a huge thank you to Mubz! He's a great instructor—patient, friendly, and really good at explaining things in a way that's easy to understand. He helped me focus on what I needed to improve and made sure I understood the common mistakes to avoid during the test. He's also very thorough when it comes to explaining road markings, traffic rules, and how they apply in real-life driving situations. His guidance really helped boost my confidence on the road. Highly recommend Mubz to anyone looking for a driving instructor. Thanks again for helping me pass!

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Ahmad26 June 2026

I passed first time with zero minors thanks to Habib. He’s a brilliant instructor,very patient, calm, and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand. He helped build my confidence behind the wheel and always made sure I understood why I was doing something instead of just telling me what to do. His teaching style made a huge difference, and I felt fully prepared for my test. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I highly recommend Habib to anyone looking to learn to drive.

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Campbell Steven19 June 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m absolutely thrilled to say that I passed my driving test first time with ZK Driving School (Manchester) and my amazing instructor, Habib! After just 20 hours of lessons, I achieved something I’m incredibly proud of, and I couldn’t have done it without Habib’s patience, professionalism, and encouragement. From the very beginning, he made me feel comfortable behind the wheel and helped build my confidence with every lesson. Habib has a fantastic way of teaching. He explains everything clearly, stays calm under pressure, and always takes the time to make sure you fully understand what you’re doing. His knowledge, experience, and belief in his students really shine through, and he genuinely wants to see you succeed. Every lesson was well-organised, productive, and enjoyable. Even when I made mistakes, Habib turned them into learning opportunities and helped me improve quickly. Thanks to his guidance and support, I was able to pass my test on my first attempt. I can’t recommend ZK Driving School (Manchester) and Habib highly enough. If you’re looking for an instructor who is patient, friendly, reliable, and dedicated to helping you become a safe and confident driver, look no further. Thank you, Habib, for all your hard work and support. I’m absolutely ecstatic to have passed first time, and I’ll always be grateful for everything you taught me! 🚗🎉🥳👏🏻💯

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Rahi Hussain19 June 2026

Had Zak as my instructor, blessed me straight away. Highly recommend, passed first time with him. Huge thanks to him!

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RR PP14 June 2026

It is such a good school. My instructor, Habib, really knew what he was doing and he is an attentive and hard working instructor. I had an amazing experience.

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Contact
+447539046284zkdrivingschool.co.uk115 Russell St, Manchester M16 7JL
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00