Birmingham (South Yardley) test routes

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

In short: Birmingham (South Yardley) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes (8.1–13.6 miles, 25–37 minutes). Expect about 6.7 roundabouts per route, more than 57% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (85%), and the roads used most are Clay Lane and Coventry Road.

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

Birmingham (South Yardley) test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Birmingham (South Yardley)

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Clay Lane10 of 10
• Coventry Road9 of 10
• Warwick Road6 of 10
• Lincoln Road6 of 10
• The Avenue6 of 10
• Lyndon Road6 of 10
• Bosworth Road6 of 10
• Gilbertstone Avenue5 of 10

Speed limits on the Birmingham (South Yardley) routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph12%
• 30 mph85%
• 40 mph3%

What to practise for Birmingham (South Yardley)

• Roundabouts: about 6.7 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (85%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 33 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Birmingham (South Yardley)

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Birmingham (South Yardley) test routes: questions