1. By car

From the M42 Junction 3, follow the A435 north toward Birmingham. After Maypole Island, stay on Alcester Road South for 0.8 miles and turn left into the leisure‑centre entrance—watch for the brown "Cocks Moors Woods" sign. Arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your test—bays double as public parking.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Route 50 (Birmingham ↔ Druids Heath) stops at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre every 7–8 minutes.
• Bus – Route 49 (Solihull ↔ Rubery) stops at Maypole Lane / Alcester Road, a three‑minute walk.
• Train – Yardley Wood (Snow Hill line) is 1.4 miles east; connect via Bus 50 for the last leg.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 5 – Rea Valley crosses Alcester Road at Kings Norton Park. Follow signed lanes north to the centre. Sheffield stands are beside reception—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. A435 40 → 30 camera zone (outside the centre)

Typical slip‑up – Average‑speed cameras punish late braking.
Quick fix – Ease off at the first 40 mph board and let engine‑braking settle you.

2. Robin Hood Island spiral lanes

Typical slip‑up – Five exits, tight markings; learners drift toward Yardley Wood.
Quick fix – Read lane arrows 100 m out, hold 25 mph, and commit early.

3. Brandwood End parked‑car chicanes

Typical slip‑up – Priority confusion on narrow S‑bends.
Quick fix – Scan two gaps ahead, yield early, then proceed decisively.

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1. About Cocks Moors Woods from a Learner’s View

Examiners favour bay‑parking in the leisure‑centre yard; parallel attempts crop up on Broad Lane. First pull‑out is downhill into a 30 mph stream, so practise smooth second‑gear roll‑offs and sharp mirror checks.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive 10 minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll:

• Do an eyesight check at 20 m
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly complete an emergency stop
• Drive 20 minutes independently via sat‑nav or road signs

Examiners pay close attention to lane discipline on Alcester Road bus lanes.

3. After You Pass

DVSA spreadsheets list a 38–40% pass rate here—lower than Shirley (53%), a touch above South Yardley (32%). Results upload instantly; your photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for motorway confidence on the M42 and compare telematics insurance early.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can sting, but DriveBot hunts every UK centre (Kings Heath, Shirley, Garretts Green…) for the earliest retest, so your skills stay sharp.

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