Birmingham (Garretts Green) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Birmingham (Garretts Green) Test Centre

    The Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre is situated on Granby Avenue in Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands. This urban location means that test candidates should prepare for a diverse range of road conditions typical of a busy city environment. Test routes frequently incorporate a mix of residential streets, main roads, and complex junctions. Examiners will assess a candidate's ability to navigate through areas with varying speed limits, traffic calming measures, and pedestrian crossings. With a reported pass rate of 41.3%, candidates at Garretts Green face a statistically challenging environment, sitting below the national average. This suggests that a thorough understanding of urban driving techniques, alongside diligent practice in the specific area, is crucial for success. Learners should focus on hazard perception, precise manoeuvres, and confidently handling traffic flow to maximise their chances of passing.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Birmingham (Garretts Green)

    Driving test cancellations at Birmingham (Garretts Green) can occur for various reasons, offering opportunities for earlier test dates. Securing one often requires persistent checking of the DVSA website, as cancellations are snapped up quickly. Find Me A Driving Test can significantly reduce this effort by scanning the DVSA system 24/7 specifically for new openings at Birmingham (Garretts Green). This automated approach increases your chances of finding and booking a cancellation, saving you time and stress, and potentially getting you on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Birmingham (Garretts Green)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green), from 2009-10 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2009-10 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green) has improved, moving from 39.8% to 42% (up 2.2 percentage points). It peaked at 42.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 36.7% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 40.3%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 42%
    2023-24 40.2%
    2022-23 42.9%
    2021-22 41.3%
    2020-21 42.9%
    2019-20 38%
    2018-19 36.7%
    2017-18 40.1%
    2016-17 39.5%
    2015-16 42%
    2014-15 39.4%
    2013-14 39.8%
    2012-13 40%
    2011-12 39.8%
    2009-10 39.8%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Birmingham (Garretts Green) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.