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Sale Driving Test Centre is a DVSA practical driving test centre in Sale, Greater Manchester, serving learners from Sale, Wythenshawe, Altrincham, and surrounding areas. Tests here usually involve a mix of busy main roads, residential streets, roundabouts, and traffic-light controlled junctions, reflecting everyday suburban driving conditions. Learners are assessed on good observations, lane discipline, and confident decision-making in traffic. With proper preparation and local route practice, Sale is a very achievable test centre for learners aiming to pass their practical driving test.
36 - 38 Poplar Grove Sale Trafford Greater Manchester M33 7ER
There are parking spaces available at this centre
Male, female and disabled toilets are available
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Car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
0161 9731534
Once you’ve completed your Sale driving lessons, it’s time to take the practical driving test. Feeling nervous is completely normal, but knowing the structure of the test helps you stay calm and focused.
Make sure you arrive at the Sale Driving Test Centre at least 10 minutes early and bring your valid provisional driving licence. The practical driving test lasts around 40 minutes and includes the following:
You’ll be asked to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 metres to confirm your eyesight meets legal driving standards.
You’ll be asked two vehicle safety questions — one before the drive (“tell me”) and one during the drive (“show me”). These cover basic vehicle checks and are easy to prepare for with the right guidance.
Includes various road types, junctions, roundabouts, and traffic systems.
One of the following: Parallel park, Bay park (forwards or reverse), Pull-up on the right and reverse.
The entire driving test is independent driving. You’ll be expected to drive safely and confidently while following instructions either: Using a sat nav, Or, By following road signs to a destination
You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop if conditions are safe.
If you pass, you’ll receive a driving test pass certificate and can apply for your full UK driving licence straight away.
If you don’t pass, don’t be discouraged. You’ll receive a detailed feedback sheet explaining where improvements are needed. At Express Pass Driving School, we use this feedback to fine-tune your lessons and get you test-ready for your next attempt.
Passing first time is achievable with preparation, and each test is a valuable experience. Your Express Pass driving instructor will:
When you’re ready, we’ll help you rebook your test and make sure you’re even better prepared next time.
At Express Pass Driving School Manchester, we specialise in helping learners pass efficiently through:
Whether you need a quick refresher or a full intensive course, we tailor your lessons to match your experience and confidence level.
Sale Driving Test Centre
Yes. The practical driving test now consists entirely of independent driving, using either a sat nav or road signs.
The test lasts around 40 minutes, excluding the eyesight check and safety questions.
You may be asked to perform parallel parking, bay parking, or pull up on the right and reverse.
You’ll receive examiner feedback, and your Express Pass instructor will help you focus on those areas before rebooking.
Yes. We provide fast-track lessons and practical test bookings to help reduce waiting times.
Express Pass Driving School is a leading driving school in Manchester, your one-stop destination for intensive driving courses in Manchester.
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