Practical driving test centre in South Yardley

Birmingham (South Yardley) Driving Test Centre

Find the address, postcode and map. You can also compare official DVSA pass rates, numbers of tests and the full published history, including past practical-test waiting times.

Clay Lane, South Yardley, B26 1EA
Show published results for

Show published results for

Your choice updates every result on this page that DVSA publishes for men and women. It does not estimate your personal chance of passing. Waiting-time and cancellation figures are not split this way.

At a glance

Birmingham (South Yardley) driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 42.8% from 14,471 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 10 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
42.8%
2025-26 · 14,471 tests
Published median wait
10 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
40.5%
2025-26 · 6,393 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
37.8%
2025-26 · 4,359 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre
Clay Lane
South Yardley
B26 1EA
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

Browse all practical driving test centres in West Midlands.

Birmingham (South Yardley) driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Birmingham (South Yardley).

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 5.7 weeks in Aug 2024 to 10 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 3.5% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

The latest 24 published months, comparing median booking-to-test waiting time with the number of weeks until at least 10 percent of appointments were available. Exact values are in the table below.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

Monthly percentages for the same published months as the waiting-time chart. Exact values and appointment counts are in the table below.
View exact monthly values
Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Birmingham (South Yardley)
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 202610 weeks24 weeks4,7834,6141693.5%164
Jun 202611.1 weeks24 weeks5,0314,8441873.7%174
May 202612.6 weeks24 weeks5,2024,9732294.4%208
Apr 20265.1 weeks24 weeks5,2825,0542284.3%295
Mar 202610.9 weeks24 weeks5,1904,9552354.5%297
Feb 20267.4 weeks24 weeks4,9514,7202314.7%326
Jan 20267 weeks24 weeks5,4195,2192003.7%216
Dec 20257 weeks24 weeks5,3835,1182654.9%251
Nov 20256.3 weeks24 weeks5,1524,9531993.9%256
Oct 20256.1 weeks24 weeks4,7434,729140.3%264
Sept 20259.1 weeks24 weeks4,9694,7452244.5%288
Aug 20255 weeks24 weeks5,0384,8262124.2%288
Jul 20256.1 weeks24 weeks4,9374,7132244.5%255
Jun 20257.7 weeks24 weeks5,3125,0942184.1%312
May 20257.1 weeks24 weeks5,0764,8452314.6%160
Apr 20256 weeks24 weeks5,1974,9302675.1%103
Mar 20255.3 weeks24 weeks4,7784,5122665.6%101
Feb 20255.6 weeks24 weeks4,9794,7572224.5%103
Jan 20256.4 weeks23.8 weeks4,7044,5291753.7%65
Dec 20246.6 weeks23.4 weeks4,6324,3193136.8%52
Nov 20249.6 weeks19.5 weeks4,5714,05052111.4%75
Oct 20246.7 weeks19.3 weeks4,8873,8371,05021.5%56
Sept 20247.4 weeks18.4 weeks4,8663,6271,23925.5%47
Aug 20245.7 weeks22.3 weeks3,6953,4612346.3%59
Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
42.8%
Tests conducted
14,471
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

40.5%

2,592 of 6,393 first attempts passed. 97 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

37.8%

1,646 of 4,359 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

42.8%
Great Britain rank

282nd of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 1 other centre.

West Midlands rank

20th of 26

The regional comparison rate is 46.2%.

Compared with Great Britain

7.2 points below

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Birmingham (Garretts Green)

2.1 miles away · 44.4% from 22,480 tests

View centre →

A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

Loading full history...

Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Birmingham (South Yardley)

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take
  • Your UK driving licence.
  • Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
  • A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens
  • An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
  • General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
  • One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
  • A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Birmingham (South Yardley)

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including A4040, Swan Island, Warwick Road, and maps 36 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 130 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include Coventry Road (A45), A45, New Coventry Road (A45).

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 20 mph to 30 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • Coventry Road (A45)Major road · about 816 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A45Major road · about 853 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • New Coventry Road (A45)Major road · about 899 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Warwick Road (A41)Major road · about 1,078 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph
  • Gospel Lane (A41)Major road · about 1,186 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Olton Boulevard East (A41)Major road · about 1,232 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A41Major road · about 1,432 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Heybarnes CircusMajor road · about 1.4 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Small Heath Highway (A45)Major road · about 1.4 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Stratford Road (A34)Major road · about 1.9 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A4040Main road · about 776 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Yardley Road (A4040)Main road · about 787 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

Compare alternatives

Test centres near Birmingham (South Yardley)

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Birmingham (South Yardley) (this centre)Birmingham (Garretts Green)Birmingham (Shirley)Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woo…Birmingham (Kings Heath)Birmingham (Kingstanding)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

Birmingham (South Yardley) (this centre)Birmingham (Garretts Green)Birmingham (Shirley)Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woo…Birmingham (Kings Heath)Birmingham (Kingstanding)

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Birmingham (South Yardley). Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Questions about Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre

Where is Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre?
Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre is at Clay Lane, South Yardley, B26 1EA. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre?
Practical: 42.8% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Birmingham (South Yardley) Test Centre?
This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Birmingham (South Yardley)?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 10 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Birmingham (South Yardley)?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 40.5% from 6,393 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Birmingham (South Yardley)?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 37.8% from 4,359 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Birmingham (South Yardley) official driving test routes?
No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.