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Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

📍 Area and facilities of Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre

Test Center Address

Rookery Road
Garrett's Green
Birmingham
B33 0TY

​​🏢 Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Center facility

🚻 Male and female toilets are dirty
♿ Full passive access
🅿️ Limited parking on site; Qatar street parking option

​​Test Center Statistics
  • Classification:★★★★☆ 4.1 (based on public reviews)
  • Pass Rate: 45.2%
  • Normal holding up time (2024–2025): 14 drowned.

🛣️ Town Driving Test Routes Birmingham (Garretts Green)

Garretts Green's test routes offer a mix of urban and suburban driving, including busy traffic, residential streets, and fast roads. These routes help in the better preparation of knowledgeable candidates. Popular Route Areas:

  • Garretts Green Industrial and Residential Areas
  • About Spark Hill and Yardley
  • Bordesley Green and Stockford Streets.
  • Major streets such as the A4040 and A45

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✅ What tests are taken at Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre?

  • Car (Category B) Driving Test - Manual and Automatic
  • Motorcycle (Category A) Test
  • Extended driving test for candidates with special needs

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📅 What to expect on test day?

  • 👁️ Eyesight Test - Reading a number plate from 20.5 meters
  • ❓ "Tell Me" Car Safety Question
  • 🕓 40 minutes drive - 20 minutes free driving
  • 🔁 1 maneuver - parallel park, bay park, or pull to the right
  • ⚠️ Emergency Stop - Occurs in 1 out of every 3 tests.

🏨 Accommodation - Near Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre

If you're coming from outside of Birmingham or want to stay overnight before your test, these hotels are great to choose from:

  • Premier Hotel Birmingham South (Garretts Green)
  • Travelodge Birmingham Yardley
  • Local B&Bs (Sparkle and Yardley)

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📍 Places to see in Birmingham after the test

  • Cannon Hill Park - Boating Lake and Mini Golf
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens – Beautiful gardens
  • Mailbox - Shopping and Dining
  • Saarhole Mill - Historic Water Mill

🏘️ Best Areas to Live - Near Birmingham (Garretts Green)

  • Garretts Green - Residential + Industrial Mix
  • Yardley - suburban living, great amenities
  • Spark Hill - Diverse community, local shops.
  • Stockford - Quiet residential, good transport

❌ What if the test fails?

  • Practice with a local instructor.
  • Use online courses for weak areas.
  • Practice on official exam routes.

🔑 Key facts

  • Pass Rate: 45.2%

  • Facilities: Cripple get to, restrooms, restricted stopping

  • Recommended Preparation: Local orientation, online courses, practical exercises.


  • Average holding up time: 14 hours

  • Types of Test: Car and Motorcycle Test



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