Garretts Green driving test centre
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- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Granby Avenue, Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B33 0SD
Garretts Green is the busiest driving test centre in Birmingham, and one of the busiest in Great Britain. 22,480 car tests were taken there in a year, making it the busiest of around 320 centres.
It's on the east side of the city, so it's the nearest centre for a lot of learners in Sheldon, Tile Cross, Kitts Green, Stechford and Yardley. South Yardley is only a couple of miles away, and you can see how the two compare further down.
Being that busy works both ways. New bookings get taken quickly, but with so many tests on the books, dates also come free more often than at a quieter centre.
How long is the wait at Garretts Green driving test centre?
If you book at Garretts Green on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23 weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. Earlier dates come free as driving test cancellations, when other learners move or cancel theirs, and we watch for them on your behalf. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Garretts Green?
In the latest official figures, 44.4% of driving tests at Garretts Green were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 42%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Garretts Green
- Tell us what you needPick Garretts Green and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Garretts Green, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Garretts Green
Tell us you want Garretts Green and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
Already have a test booked? You don't need to cancel it. We can look for an earlier date and move it for you.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Garretts Green
How Garretts Green compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | This centre | 44.4% | 23 weeks |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 2.1 miles | 42.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 5.2 miles | 56.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 6.3 miles | 53.5% | 18.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 6.7 miles | 46.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 7 miles | 48.5% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Garretts Green test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Garretts Green?
If you book on your own, the first week with a good choice of dates at Garretts Green is 23 weeks away. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up. The test itself may still be some weeks away, but it'll be earlier than booking on your own.
Is Garretts Green a hard test centre to pass at?
In the latest official figures its pass rate is 44.4%, below the 50% across Great Britain. It's a busy centre in a busy part of the city, so you'll want to be comfortable with heavy traffic and big roundabouts. Plenty of people still pass there: 9,980 in a single year.
Where is Garretts Green driving test centre?
It's on Granby Avenue in Garretts Green, on the east side of Birmingham between Sheldon and Tile Cross. If you're using a sat nav, put in B33 0SD. There's a motorcycle test centre close by with a different postcode, so don't mix the two up.
How can I get an earlier test at Garretts Green?
Test dates come free all the time as other learners move or cancel, but they get snapped up quickly. We help learners find earlier dates at Garretts Green. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find one. There's nothing to pay upfront, and you only pay if you take a test we find.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Garretts Green?
Sometimes. Short notice dates at Garretts Green come up when someone cancels close to their test, and they don't hang around. If we find one, we'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp, because there isn't time to wait. If you could take a test at short notice, keep your phone on you.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
No. Keep it, and we'll look for an earlier date to move it to. Your test is only moved if you reply YES.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.