Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Routes

Key Test Route Highlights

Busy Roundabout Network

You'll almost certainly be taken onto or near Coventry Road, which includes multiple roundabouts, traffic lights, and slip roads. It’s a busy area where lane changes are necessary, so take your time and make sure to move to the correct lane early.

Backstreet Navigation

These routes take you into residential areas like Gilbertstone Avenue, Marston Green, and Lyndon Road, where the roads can feel narrower with parked cars. Watch your spacing, and be mindful of oncoming traffic - judging right-of-way as you progress.

Familiar Roads in Reverse

You’ll likely revisit many of the same roads during the return leg - like Clay Lane or Gilbertstone Avenue. Try not to let familiarity lead to autopilot-driving. Treat each junction and roundabout as brand new, as priorities and visibility changes in reverse.

Urban and Suburban Challenges

These test routes include everything from quiet side roads to dual carriageways and roundabouts. Expect a little bit of everything - speed changes, merging lanes, and pedestrianised areas near shops. Stay adaptable and remember, the test is more about safe driving than perfection.