Driving test routes · West Midlands
Birmingham Driving Test Routes
Everything you need for your test at Shirley Driving Test Centre — the roads you'll drive, the current pass rate, and the hardest junctions to rehearse first.
Shirley, Solihull, B90 3DP
Data verified July 2026
Driving tests in Birmingham run from Shirley Driving Test Centre (B90 3DP). Its current DVSA car pass rate is 58.1% for 2024/25 — 7.9 points above the national average of 50.2%. Test routes cover suburban roads around the centre; the examiner picks the route on the day.
- Test centre
- Shirley Driving Test Centre
- Pass rate (2024/25)
- 58.1%
- National average
- 50.2%
- Rank
- 34 of 270
- Difficulty
- Easier than average
Where is Shirley Driving Test Centre?
The map shows the test centre (red), its approximate driving catchment, and the nearest alternative centres (blue) — tap a pin to compare pass rates.
Birmingham test centre pass rate: 58.1%
In 2024/25, Birmingham (Shirley) recorded a 58.1% car pass rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 50.2%. That ranks it 34 of the 270 centres we track.
Driving test routes around Birmingham
The Birmingham (Shirley) test centre sits in an area characterised by a mix of quieter residential estates and busier link roads, with roundabouts, junctions and some faster stretches. Local candidates should expect their route to reflect this environment. We are currently verifying the specific roads and fault hotspots examiners use around this centre with local instructors before publishing a full turn-by-turn guide — the data-backed pass rate, location map and nearby-centre comparisons below are already based on verified figures.
Test day logistics
Address
Shirley Driving Test Centre
Shirley, Solihull, B90 3DP
Region & nation
West Midlands, England
Road environment
suburban driving
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Birmingham driving test: frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Shirley Driving Test Centre?
The most recent DVSA car practical pass rate at Birmingham (Shirley) is 58.1% (2024/25) — 7.9 points above the national average. That places it 34 of 270 among the centres we track.
Is Birmingham (Shirley) a hard place to take your driving test?
Based on its 58.1% pass rate versus the 50.2% average across the centres we track, Birmingham (Shirley) is rated "Easier than average". Difficulty depends far more on your preparation on the local roads than on the centre itself.
What is the nearest test centre to Birmingham (Shirley)?
The nearest alternative centre is Birmingham (Kings Heath) (Kings Heath Driving Test Centre), about 2.4 miles away with a 47% pass rate. It is worth comparing if you are hunting for an earlier cancellation.
Are these the official DVSA test routes for Birmingham?
DVSA stopped publishing official test routes, and the examiner chooses the route on the day — it can change without notice. Our guides show the roads and hazards learners most commonly encounter around Birmingham (Shirley) so you can practise the right environment, but they are not a guaranteed route.
Other test centres in Birmingham
Birmingham has 5 test centres. Compare their routes and pass rates before you book.
Nearby test centres
Comparing centres? These are the closest alternatives to Birmingham (Shirley) — handy when hunting for an earlier cancellation.
