Shirley driving test centre
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- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: 401 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4AA
The Shirley driving test centre is at 401 Stratford Road, on the A34 as it runs out of Birmingham towards Solihull. Despite the Birmingham name it sits just inside Solihull, and it's the local centre for learners in Shirley, Hall Green, Monkspath, Dickens Heath and Dorridge.
9,385 car tests were taken there in a year, and its pass rate is 56.6%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
If Shirley is full, Kings Heath and South Yardley are both about 3 miles away and Garretts Green is about 5. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Shirley driving test centre?
If you book at Shirley on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. 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.
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What's the pass rate at Shirley?
In the latest official figures, 56.6% of driving tests at Shirley were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 58.1%.
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 Shirley
- Tell us what you needPick Shirley and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Shirley, 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 Shirley
Tell us you want Shirley 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.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
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 Shirley
How Shirley 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 (Shirley) | This centre | 56.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 2.7 miles | 46.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 3 miles | 53.5% | 18.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 3.5 miles | 42.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 5.2 miles | 44.4% | 23 weeks |
| Redditch | 8.5 miles | 51.4% | 20 weeks |
Questions about Shirley test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Shirley?
Booking on your own, the first week at Shirley with a decent choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often sooner. The test itself may still be some weeks off, but it beats the date you'd get on your own.
Is Shirley a hard test centre to pass at?
In the latest official figures 56.6% of car tests at Shirley were passes, above the 50% across Great Britain. The routes take in the Stratford Road and the Solihull bypass, so practise busy dual carriageways and multi-lane roundabouts.
Where is Shirley driving test centre?
It's at 401 Stratford Road in Shirley, on the Solihull side of the city. Put B90 4AA in your sat nav. Don't confuse it with Garretts Green, South Yardley or Kings Heath, which are separate Birmingham centres.
How can I get an earlier test at Shirley?
Dates at Shirley come free when other learners move or cancel theirs, and they rarely stay free for long. Tell us which months suit you and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. There's nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Shirley?
It does happen. When somebody pulls out of a test at Shirley days before, that date comes free. For short notice dates we'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp, so keep your phone to hand if you'd take one.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. You can only hold one test at a time, so if you already have one booked, at Shirley or anywhere else, cancel it before you sign up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.