Test centres
Don't use "league-table %'s" to make your choice (as roads, wealth, local culture, all affect overall pass-rate). Local options are ...
Kings Heath : 1930s housing estates; 2 big roundabouts (one spiral, fast & busy); blind tunnel/bridge approach
Shirley : urban dual carriageway; busy shopping high street; quiet suburban roads with few parked cars
Redditch : many roundabouts (some spiral), rural roads, 1960s/70s streets, lots of 70 mph dual-carriageways; car park
South Yardley : medium-busy suburban / some narrow roads; 40 mph dual-carriageway; car park
Kingstanding : consistent 1930s housing and hence roads, but a very sloping car park
Garretts Green : on an industrial estate, so LGVs; major car park; 1930s housing estates in East Birmingham
Worcester : on an industrial estate, so some LGVs; narrow car park access
Coventry : on a busier industrial estate, so often LGVs; mix of small villages and major dual-carriageways
See sample routes for some local test centres.
Shirley : urban dual carriageway; busy shopping high street; quiet suburban roads with few parked cars
Redditch : many roundabouts (some spiral), rural roads, 1960s/70s streets, lots of 70 mph dual-carriageways; car park
South Yardley : medium-busy suburban / some narrow roads; 40 mph dual-carriageway; car park
Kingstanding : consistent 1930s housing and hence roads, but a very sloping car park
Garretts Green : on an industrial estate, so LGVs; major car park; 1930s housing estates in East Birmingham
Worcester : on an industrial estate, so some LGVs; narrow car park access
Coventry : on a busier industrial estate, so often LGVs; mix of small villages and major dual-carriageways
See sample routes for some local test centres.
Do call ahead if you think your test may be cancelled in bad weather. (Phone number in the confirmation email / text when you booked).