Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 26 original DVSA-published routes from Clay Lane.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 26 routes.
What to Expect at Birmingham (South Yardley)
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 7.9 per route. Route 7 is the most demanding with 12, including Clay Lane.
- Pass rate 41% — 6.9 points below the national average of 47.9%. Thorough preparation on these specific routes and roads is particularly important here.
- 52 traffic light encounters across all routes — worth practising smooth stops and confident pull-aways before your test.
- Key roads to know: Clay Lane, Coventry Rd and Barn Lane — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Route lengths range from 23 to 33 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
Tricky Spots on the Birmingham (South Yardley) Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Lane | 26 / 26 | Roundabout | |
| Coventry Rd | 21 / 26 | Right turn | |
| Barn Lane | 19 / 26 | Straight ahead | |
| Bosworth Rd | 18 / 26 | Left turn | |
| Lyndon Rd | 17 / 26 | Right turn | |
| Hobs Moat Rd | 11 / 26 | Roundabout | |
| Warwick Rd | 11 / 26 | Right turn | |
| Daylesford Rd | 10 / 26 | Left turn | |
| Gilbertstone Ave | 10 / 26 | Left turn | |
| Richmond Rd | 10 / 26 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 205 roundabouts across 26 routes — these are the most important.
Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre
Clay Lane, South Yardley, B26 1EA
- Mon 8:00–16:00
- Tue 8:00–16:00
- Wed 8:00–16:00
- Thu 8:00–16:00
- Fri 8:00–16:00
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed