Birmingham (Garretts Green) test routes

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Practice routes around Birmingham (Garretts Green) driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Birmingham (Garretts Green) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 10.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes (8.3–11.3 miles, 26–40 minutes). Expect about 12.1 roundabouts per route, more than 90% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (84%), and the roads used most are Granby Avenue and Garretts Green Lane.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Birmingham (Garretts Green) test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Birmingham (Garretts Green)

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Granby Avenue10 of 10
• Garretts Green Lane10 of 10
• Cooks Lane8 of 10
• Meadway7 of 10
• Chester Road7 of 10
• Bannerley Road5 of 10
• Old College Road4 of 10
• Forth Drive4 of 10

Speed limits on the Birmingham (Garretts Green) routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph2%
• 30 mph84%
• 40 mph4%
• 50 mph9%
• 70 mph1%

What to practise for Birmingham (Garretts Green)

• Roundabout-heavy. 12.1 roundabouts per route, more than 90% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (84%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 30 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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