1. By car

Leave the M42 at Junction 3, follow the A435 Birmingham / Redditch signs, pass Maypole shops, then keep left for Kings Heath. The centre entrance is just after the pedestrian lights for Druids Lane. Spaces are tight—arrive no more than ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Routes 50 / 50A (Birmingham ↔ Druids Heath) stop outside the gate at Kings Heath Park.
• Bus – Routes 46 / 76 link Kings Heath High Street with Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Northfield.
• Train – Kings Norton and Yardley Wood (Snow Hill line) are each 2 miles away; connect via bus 50 or 76 for the last leg.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 5 – the Rea Valley Route – meets Alcester Road at Stirchley and continues past Cannon Hill Park toward Kings Heath High Street. Secure Sheffield stands sit outside the centre—bring lights for winter slots.

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1. A435 40 → 30 camera zone (Kings Heath Park)

Typical slip‑up – Average‑speed cameras punish late braking.
Quick fix – Slow before the first 40 mph board and let engine‑braking settle to 30 mph.

2. Maypole five‑arm island

Typical slip‑up – Spiral lanes tempt drift toward Yardley Wood.
Quick fix – Read lane arrows 100 m out, stay under 25 mph and commit smoothly.

3. Brandwood End parked‑car chicanes

Typical slip‑up – Many learners fail to give priority on narrow bends.
Quick fix – Scan two gaps ahead, yield early and pass decisively.

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1. About Kings Heath Test Centre

A quiet forecourt lets you breathe before merging with A435 traffic. Examiners favour bay parking on‑site; parallel jobs often pop up on School Road. First pull‑out is uphill into a 30 mph stream—practise smooth second‑gear roll‑offs.

2. What to Expect on the Day

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

• Read a 20 m number plate
• Answer one “show me, tell me” safety question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre
• Possibly complete an emergency stop
• Drive twenty minutes independently via sat‑nav or signs

Examiners pay close attention to mirror–signal–manoeuvre on A435 bus lane merges.

3. After You Pass

Recent DVSA stats put Kings Heath’s pass rate at 41–42%—harder than Shirley, but easier than South Yardley. Results upload instantly, and your full photocard typically arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the M42 and A38, and compare telematics insurance early for the best deals.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can sting, but DriveBot scans Kings Heath, Cocks Moors Woods and 100+ UK centres to lock in the earliest retest, so you’re not stuck waiting months.

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