South Yardley driving test centre
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- Nothing to pay upfront
- 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: Clay Lane, South Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands B26 1EA
The South Yardley driving test centre is on Clay Lane in east Birmingham, off the Coventry Road. It's one of the busiest centres in the country, covering learners in Yardley, Sheldon, Acocks Green, Small Heath, Sparkhill and Bordesley Green.
14,471 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the harder centres to pass at, with a pass rate of 42.8%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Garretts Green is only about 2 miles away and Shirley about 3. Both are compared further down.
How long is the wait at South Yardley driving test centre?
If you book at South Yardley on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.8 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 South Yardley?
In the latest official figures, 42.8% of driving tests at South Yardley were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 41.6%.
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 South Yardley
- Tell us what you needPick South Yardley and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at South Yardley, 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 South Yardley
Tell us you want South Yardley 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 South Yardley
How South Yardley 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 (South Yardley) | This centre | 42.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 2.1 miles | 44.4% | 23 weeks |
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 3.5 miles | 56.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 4.2 miles | 53.5% | 18.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 4.6 miles | 46.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 7.1 miles | 48.5% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about South Yardley test centre
Can you get me an earlier date at South Yardley?
A centre this busy sees dates free up often, whenever learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at South Yardley?
Yes. Last minute dates appear when somebody pulls out. We'll phone you as well as messaging you so you can take it quickly.
What if I've already got a test booked?
Keep it. When you sign up, give us your booking reference (or theory test pass number). We look for an earlier date, text you when we find one, and only move your test if you reply YES.
How far ahead is South Yardley booked up?
Booking on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.8 weeks away. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, often sooner.
Where is South Yardley driving test centre?
Clay Lane, South Yardley, B26 1EA. Garretts Green is the other east Birmingham centre about 2 miles away, so check which one is on your booking.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.