1. By car

Leave the M6 at Junction 7, follow the A34 toward Birmingham, then turn right onto Beeches Road and left onto Birdbrook Road. The DVSA sign appears opposite Kingdom Hall. Arrive no earlier than ten minutes before your appointment—HGVs use the estate road and bays are limited.

2. By public transport

• Bus – National Express West Midlands Routes 5 (West Bromwich ↔ Sutton Coldfield) and 604 (Birmingham ↔ Streetly) stop on Boldmere Road and Kingstanding Circle; it’s a five‑minute walk.
• Train – Wylde Green station (Cross‑City Line) lies 2 miles east; bus 5 covers the last leg in ten minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 535 runs traffic‑free from Birmingham city centre to Sutton Park, crossing Jockey Road 0.8 miles from the test centre. Secure hoops sit beside Birdbrook Road shops—bring a good lock and lights in winter.

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1. A452 Chester Road 50 → 40 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up – Average‑speed cameras catch late braking on the dual‑carriageway bend.
Quick fix – Spot each speed‑limit board early, lift off, and let engine‑braking settle your speed.

2. Kingstanding Circle five‑arm roundabout

Typical slip‑up – Spiral lanes tempt learners to drift on exit for Hawthorn Road.
Quick fix – Read lane arrows 100 m out, hold 25 mph through the circle and mirror–signal–manoeuvre before exiting.

3. Birdbrook Road squeeze

Typical slip‑up – Parked cars narrow the carriageway; many fail to give way.
Quick fix – Scan two parked‑car lengths ahead, pick a passing place, and communicate early.

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1. About Kingstanding Test Centre

A quiet cul‑de‑sac start lets you settle nerves before meeting A‑road traffic. Manoeuvres often use the on‑site bays—bay parking is favoured—but parallel parking on Edgware Road appears frequently.

2. What to Expect on the Day

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

• Read a number plate from 20 m
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre
• Possibly do an emergency stop
• Complete twenty minutes of independent driving via sat‑nav or signs

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline closely when you merge onto the A4041 dual‑carriageway.

3. After You Pass

Kingstanding’s pass rate has hovered around 46% for the last three years. Your result is uploaded instantly, and the full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the M6 Toll and A38, and shop telematics‑based insurance early for better rates.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

A fail isn’t the end—DriveBot scans Kingstanding and 100+ other UK centres to find the earliest retest slot, so you’re not stuck in a long queue.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

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• Instant alerts when a slot appears
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