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South Yardley Driving Test Centre

Clay Lane, South Yardley, B26 1EA
Suburban routesCoventry RoadMixed traffic conditions
42.8%
Pass Rate, 2025/26 (DVSA)
Below Average
Tests conducted
14,471
Male / female
45.4% / 38.4%
Rank in GB
277 of 308
GB average
50.0%
Varies
Wait Time (check live)
4
Areas Served
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Birmingham (South Yardley) driving test centre
Birmingham (South Yardley) driving test centre. Photo: Paul Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0

Insider Tips for South Yardley

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Coventry Road junctions commonly tested

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Practice the Clay Lane approach thoroughly

3

Residential areas used for manoeuvres

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Stratford Road sections included in routes

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What to Expect at South Yardley

Suburban routes
Coventry Road
Mixed traffic conditions

Test Centre Facilities

  • Suburban test routes
  • Mix of residential and main roads
  • Nearby industrial areas
  • Good variety of road types

Areas Served by South Yardley

Students from these areas typically use South Yardley for their driving test:

Small HeathSparkbrook

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Postcodes Covered

B9B10B11B12B25B26B27

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Test Information

Weekday Test£62
Weekend/Evening£75
Test Duration~40 mins
Pass Mark≤15 minors, 0 serious

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