Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test centre
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test centre is at 110 - 116 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UB. DVSA's latest car test tables (pass rates for 2025-26, waiting times for July 2026) publish no figures for this centre. Check GOV.UK for the tests it runs before you book.
Test types
Search for Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) on GOV.UK's find a driving test centre service to see which tests it runs.
Where is Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test centre?
B73 5UB
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What happens on test day
Bring your UK driving licence, your theory test pass certificate if you have it, and a car that meets the rules. Most people use their instructor's car. Without the right things the test is cancelled and you lose the fee (GOV.UK, what to take to your test).
The test lasts around 35 minutes of driving. According to GOV.UK's guide to what happens during the test, it has four parts:
- An eyesight check: read a number plate from 20 metres (20.5 metres for an old-style plate). Fail it and the test ends.
- Two vehicle safety questions: a ‘tell me’ question before you drive and a ‘show me’ question on the move. Practise them with our show me tell me questions.
- General driving, including 20 to 35 minutes of independent driving following a sat nav, traffic signs or both. Routes are not published, and taking a wrong turning is not a fault.
- One reversing exercise: a parallel park, a bay park, or pulling up on the right and reversing about two car lengths. You may also be asked to do an emergency stop.
Your instructor can sit in the back and be there for the result if you ask. The test is the same in a manual or an automatic car.
Test centres near Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)
| Centre | Distance | Pass rate | Median wait (July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 2.1 miles | 48.5% (2025-26) | 23 weeks |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 6.0 miles | 44.4% (2025-26) | 7 weeks |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 6.6 miles | 42.8% (2025-26) | 10 weeks |
| Wednesbury | 7.2 miles | 35% (2025-26) | 10.3 weeks |
| Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre) | 9.2 miles | 53.5% (2025-26) | 3.1 weeks |
Distances are straight-line miles between centre postcodes.
Driving lessons near Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)
Learning on the roads around the centre you will be tested at is the most useful practice you can get. Search Orbit's instructor listings for the area: the search shows instructors whose own coverage includes your postcode, and if nobody covers it yet you can leave a request.
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Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test centre FAQs
What is the pass rate at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test centre?
DVSA's pass rate tables for 2025-26 and 2024-25 publish no car test figure for Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield).
How long is the wait for a driving test at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)?
DVSA's waiting time table for July 2026 has no figure for Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield). GOV.UK shows the dates on offer when you book.
Where is Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) driving test centre?
110 - 116 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UB.
What do I need to bring to my driving test at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)?
Your UK driving licence, your theory test pass certificate if you have it, and a car that meets the rules. Most people use their instructor's car. GOV.UK says your test will be cancelled and you will not get your money back if you do not bring the right things.