1. By car

From the M6 leave at Junction 7, follow the A34 Birmingham Road toward the city, then turn right at the Perry Barr flyover onto Walsall Road. Take Moor Lane after the Tesco Extra lights; the Sports Ground is 400 m on the left. Bays fill quickly—arrive no earlier than ten minutes before your appointment.

2. By public transport

• Train – Witton station (Cross‑City Line) is a 12‑minute walk via Brookvale Road.
• Bus – National Express West Midlands routes 935 and 936 (City ↔ Walsall) stop on Walsall Road by Moor Lane every 10 minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 5 skirts Perry Barr along the A34 segregated super‑highway. Signed links on Brookvale Road lead to Moor Lane. Covered stands sit beside the pavilion entrance—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. Perry Barr flyover (A34 / A453)

Typical slip‑up: learners drift between the three spiral lanes while filtering for College Road.
Quick fix: read white‑on‑blue lane boards 150 m out, hold 30 mph, commit smoothly.

2. College Road 40 → 30 drops by Oscott College

Typical slip‑up: average‑speed cameras catch late braking.
Quick fix: ease off when the 40 sign appears and let engine‑braking settle at 30 mph.

3. Tameside Drive mini‑roundabouts

Typical slip‑up: steep approaches plus parked cars cause roll‑backs.
Quick fix: approach in second gear, cover the clutch, keep revs steady.

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1. About The Pavilion from a Learner’s View

The waiting room overlooks the cricket pitch, giving a calm start. Examiners favour bay parking in the on‑site bays; parallel parking often takes place on Brookvale Park Road. First pull‑out is onto a 30 mph industrial lane—practise mirror checks and smooth second‑gear pick‑ups.

2. What to Expect on the Day

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

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

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline at every lane change on the A34.

3. After You Pass

The Pavilion’s latest recorded pass rate is 30%, well below the national average. Results are uploaded instantly; your full photocard arrives in about two weeks. Book Pass Plus for motorway confidence on the M6 and A38, and compare telematics insurance deals straight away.

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