Birmingham (Kingstanding) test routes

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

In short: Birmingham (Kingstanding) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes (6.8–14.1 miles, 25–62 minutes). Expect about 8.7 roundabouts per route, more than 75% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (89%), and the roads used most are Rodlington Avenue and Birdbrook Road.

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

Birmingham (Kingstanding) test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Birmingham (Kingstanding)

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Rodlington Avenue10 of 10
• Birdbrook Road10 of 10
• Aldridge Road8 of 10
• Kingstanding Road7 of 10
• Dyas Road7 of 10
• Kings Road6 of 10
• Chester Road North5 of 10
• Queslett Road East5 of 10

Speed limits on the Birmingham (Kingstanding) routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph5%
• 30 mph89%
• 40 mph6%

What to practise for Birmingham (Kingstanding)

• Roundabout-heavy. 8.7 roundabouts per route, more than 75% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (89%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 29 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Birmingham (Kingstanding)

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• Wednesbury test routes · 5.2 miles
• Birmingham (South Yardley) test routes · 7.0 miles
• Birmingham (Garretts Green) test routes · 7.1 miles
• Featherstone test routes · 8.2 miles
• Wolverhampton test routes · 8.8 miles

Birmingham (Kingstanding) test routes: questions