Garretts Green Driving Test Centre
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TEST CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS
Practical Driving Test Centre Address
Granby Avenue
Garretts Green
Birmingham
West Midlands
B33 0SD
Test Centre Details: Male and female toilets are available at this test centre. Car parking facilities available.
Test Centre Provides Tests For: Car, Motorcycle Module 1, Motorcycle Module 2, Lorries, large vehicles and buses, Car and trailers
THE DRIVING TEST at Garretts Green
Garretts Green Driving Test Centre provides tests for lorries (LGV), bus and cars. The test starts off at an industrial area and will extend into various other routes. Expect the examiner to take you along a wide variety of roads, from busy town driving, high speed ‘A’ roads, dual carriageways and the possibility of rural type roads.
Rural roads often have a national speed limit (60mph) and when combined with harsh bends, can represent a challenge. The country road driving tutorial offers guidance on how to use such roads. During town driving, the test routes are designed to take you through as many traffic systems as possible.
Tutorials for such systems include crossroads, junctions and roundabouts (including mini roundabouts) of all types and sizes. Independent driving utilises basic maps and directions from the examiner and takes around 10 minutes of the test.
Expect the test to include one of the possible four test manoeuvres along with the emergency stop. The Garretts Green driving test routes may alter slightly during the practical but will generally detail the various routes that the examiner will take you on.
BOOKING A DRIVING TEST AT Garretts Green DRIVING TEST CENTRE
The majority of busy areas generally suffer from traffic congestion at peak rush hour times. Whilst booking your practical test, avoid if possible these peak traffic times to allow for a less stressful test. To book your practical test, you have two available options.
Book a driving test by phone
The book a driving test section contains the DVSA telephone numbers for booking a practical driving test at Garretts Green Driving Test Centre by phone. This telephone number directs you to an automated test booking line, although if you browse the option you can talk to a assistant.
Book your driving test online
Often the preferable method to book a driving test at Garretts Green Driving Test Centre is via the internet. This option displays to you all the available test slots allowing you to choose a time and day that is suitable for you.
Rescheduling or cancelling the driving test
3 working days notice is required to cancel the driving test at Garretts Green if you require a full refund. The same conditions apply if you wish to reschedule. Cancellations and rescheduling can be done via the contact details above.
Garretts Green DRIVING TEST CENTRE PASS RATES
Garretts Green Driving Test Centre
The pass rates vary depending on which driving test centre that you take your practical test with. Once you have found a test centre closest to you, the driving test pass rates section will provide you with an indication of the statistics for that test centre.
Garretts Green TEST CENTRE TELEPHONE NUMBER
If you wish to book or amend a practical driving test time or date, please follow the instructions above as this cannot be done via test centres directly. You may contact Garretts Green Driving Test Centre, or any driving test centre to inform the manager that you may be late, or to enquire whether a test is still going ahead due to bad weather. See driving tests in bad weather for further information. You may find your test centre telephone contact number in the driving test centre contact numbers section.
PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST CENTRE REVIEWS
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★☆☆☆☆
“I found ny examine to be really strict and slight racist towards the way I was dressed from his expressions. He failed me for undue hesitation, but said other than that my driving was 'perfect'. I felt as if I shoukd have passed if my driving was perfect and as far as I can remember I only hesitated once, but felt as if the examiner failed me as he was slightly annoyed at something else.”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“This test center is really strict”
- Sha
★☆☆☆☆
“was failed yesterday,for nt stoping safely enough,which was totelly rubbish, examiner seemed rascist,and rude. I over heard someone saying they rarely pass people there,ill nevr go bk there.”
- anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“I have failed on slipping into wrong gear to soon which caused vehicle to jerk forward slightly other than that driving was perfect.. I mended the issue straight away... I still feel like I should of passed cause he said I drove a good drive other than that...”
- N/A
★★★★☆
“Took my motorbike test there earlier this week. The examiner was polite and explained what need to be done clearly. assessment was very fair.”
- Andrew
★★★★★
“Passed driving test today. Would like to thank Keith (the examiner) for making it a pleasurable test. A real credit to the centre. Thanks Keith.”
- Paul
★☆☆☆☆
“Got there and was told very rudely that my test was cancelled and rescheduled! They gave me the number that they had been ringing and it wasn't even close to my number. They said they had no answer, so why no email? It was booked for a day I can't do due to work commitments. I just feel very embarrassed as it was in front of a room full of people, wasted time and money on the lesson before the test. Not very happy at all. Inconsiderate staff”
- Sally
★★★★★
“To be honest,didn't even feel like a test. Samir the examiner treated me with so much respect. Passed first time! Fact that he was good looking didn't help though!”
- Sarah
★★★★★
“Just passed my test today at first attempt with 30 lessons.The examiner Trevor was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Also, I don't think that examiner are racists there because they are from all different backgrounds and you are assessed over ability not race. However, the test route can be hard during rush hours and narrow roads can make it harder. Would be ideal to get extra practice before test.”
- Hina
★★★★★
“Passed at first time. So happy. Examiner was very friendly and the test route was easy. Had to do corner reverse and traffic made it a bit hard. Overall very happy and highly recommend test centre”
- Syeda
★★★★★
“I passed first time!! The examiner i had was very friendly and kind, he made my nerves go away. Thanks Siman”
- Zak
★☆☆☆☆
“My examiner was a new examiner and marked me 4 times for appropriate speed when the road conditions would not let me do 30mph as cars were on either side of the road parked up. I also went second exit in the roundabout instead of 3rd and he failed me”
- Fail
★★★☆☆
“Had my driving test today,the gentleman made me feel at ease and talked me through everything.. Went through a driving route which went very well. I am dyslexic which I made clear at the start of the test I got 2 minors and failed for being in the wrong lane for an island...thought that would be a minor...im so disappointed as the next test I can't get into till june..so so upset and keep beating myself up about it..”
- emma
★☆☆☆☆
“Had test with Samir yesterday. Although he was polite he was so quite he made me a bit nervous. He failed me on dual carriageway for driving in the right lane. Bit strict I think.”
- Shazia
★☆☆☆☆
“I feel the route areas around this test centre are fairly ok but the examiners are bunch of #%^$#!!!!! They failed me friken 4 times and it's really pi**ing me off.”
- Mohammed
★★★★★
“I passed my driving test first time I am very happy I can't stop smiling. My examiner Paul made me feel at ease a very nice man.”
- Kelly
★☆☆☆☆
“I would not recommend this test centre to anyone. I was sent home on the day of my test as they did not seem to be aware of my booking. I had my booking confirmation with me however they still said they could not take me for a test. In my experience I have felt that some staff members are quite awkwardness!”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed there today had the woman she failed me because i didnt weave in and out of the cars also pretty rude”
- Josh
★☆☆☆☆
“Ive been taking driving lessons for over a year, and been waiting to get my driving test done. I was supposed to have a driving test at Garrets Green on December 2015 but it was delayed due to a strike. I was told to wait another 4 months for my next test on 12th April 2016. Over a week before my test, I was told that my test has been cancelled, and I have to wait another two months!!!! Unacceptable, wasting my money on lessons, and pi**ed me off!!!”
- Naveed Nawaz
★★☆☆☆
“I think the examiners are nice but are actually very strict. I've failed for the second time now and feel like it's never going to happen.”
- Faye
★☆☆☆☆
“I would not recommend this test centre to anyone. I was sent home on the day of my test as they did not seem to be aware of my booking. I had my booking confirmation with me however they still said they could not take me for a test. In my experience I have felt that some staff members are quite rude and awkward!”
- Anonymous
★★★★☆
“I had a test today with Rob. Such an amazing examiner and very polite. Best examiner of the bunch!!”
- Aisha
★★★★★
“Had my test today,was more nervous this time as it was my second test. The examier was fantastic,name abdul...did not feel like a test and he really calmed my nervous... Gave me plenty of warnings of what exits before needed to be... Want to say a massive thankyou to him as I really thought I had failed but I passed...never forget you...emma..”
- Emma
★★★★☆
“Cant fault the examiner even though he failed me i got 4 minors and 1 dnagerous becuase a van just came out of no where doing 25 mph in a roundabout and we both slammed the brakes”
- Malcolm
★★★★★
“Why are people leaving negative comments? Theres nothing wrong with the test centre i had a lovely guy called Mr R Singh and he was so chilled and caring ....i passed first time!! Theres only 1 standard of driving ...dont book your test until you are perfect because the examiners know what theyre doing !!!! 🙂”
- Cher
★★★★★
“To be honest all the examier are much better at garretts green than other test centres..the test routes n road are much wider, test car park massive, passed first time!! But was well prepared for the test.. All I'm gonna say stop moaning n take more lesson n get full prepared..”
- Abdul
★★★★★
“Had an examiner called Rob! He was the nicest guy! We talked the whole time and passed with only one fault! Definitely recommend him and the test centre!”
- Josh
★★★★★
“Best test centre, had my test on a saturday with Ranjit, he is the best examiner there so friendly and i felt calm throughout the test. Passed 🙂 thankyou so much will never forget you.”
- Sheenx
★★★★★
“Passed here first time after failing at Sutton, my examiner was Mr Singh who was a great examiner, made me feel at ease by talking to me and asking me questions about myself, took a huge weight of pressure off. Just keep your cool and watch your speed, along with taking your time and you will be fine. Good luck everyone”
- B.C
★☆☆☆☆
“Hello My name is sundeep malhi i live in the birmingham area. i have recently been taking my LGV driving test at garretts green test centre, i have had 2 tests which i have failed them both. I purchased a LGV training course upto £3000.00 which included practical training from upto 28hrs. My instructors say that i qualify for testing,i then attended my testing examination and was upset that i failed it. I will just like to say that i did not occur any dangers or was i aggitated on my driving test. My second test which took place on 08/08/16 i was then told i have failed my test due to gear control problem which causes the gears to jam which is not my fault it is lorry faulty and my instuctor and other students can explain this. I am now deeply upset that i have to spend another £600-£400.00 to take another re-test. I am now will be looking for another LGV lorry updated so it does not cause me any mechanical faulty. I will just like to say that if you were to look into my C.V. profile it includes licences for fork lift and reach trucks which i have passed first time.Also i like to say if you were to look into my diving licences you will notice i have done an extended driving test which i passed first time. I now feel very distressed this is happening to me as i am looking for work as i am unemployed and i was also asked do this course by phone messaging and e-mails from HGV training.My contact telephone is 07593 787246. Thank you Mr S MALHI”
- sundeep malhi
★☆☆☆☆
“I had Trevor he wasent so nice I drove perfect he kept telling me to park and stop 3,4 times and when I did he came out with an excuse I blocked som1s property. Not fair next time am going to appeal against it if I have him again”
- Random
★☆☆☆☆
“went the first time failed my test with a guy called samir he claimed i was about to drive into a car, was a total bullsh*t as i was inches away and he was really rude and arrogant the idiot is from great barr wish i see him sometime out of work”
- Muttly Don
★☆☆☆☆
“My examiner was Trevor Weston, I had a test last week and the examiner was racist towards me and he Dident give me chance to break he ended up slamming the breaks on me and failed me for committing a dangerous fault on a roundabout. Had him 3 times now he failed me for silly mistakes like he commits dangerous faults himself and then comes out with if I Dident slam the break v would have coursed a crash !! I am now going to send a letter through dvla test centre and make a complaint against him... Even if u have to go through court I will do it so angry at him. He should be shacked for he's job a lot off Asian girls complaint and talking about him not being fair..”
- Kiran
★★★★★
“I failed my Module 1 Motorcycle test rather spectacularly yesterday (messed up the u-turn even though everything else was perfect lol), but Steve Neal (yes, I WILL name him as he damn well deserves it), the examiner was absolutely awesome. I can't praise him enough. He could have been absolutely horrible (like the car-driver examiner I heard being an arrogant kn*b in the waiting room), but he was kind and thoughtful, not power-drunk or patronizing at all. I've sat numerous exams in my life-time (I've got a PhD so there are plenty....), as have most of you out there, and been through so many tests I can't even name them all. This one I won't forget because of the examiner. Even though I failed, I didn't come away feeling stupid, just extremely glad that I'd learned something that needed improving from a wonderful human being. Rather than knocking my confidence, Steve made me believe I could strengthen my weakest areas with a bit of practise. The u-turn comes pretty early in the motorbike test, and, even though I knew it was game-over at that point, Steve's attitude just made me want to do my very best with the rest of the test. I actually came out laughing. I've NEVER done that after such an amazing cock-up before.”
- Nicola
★★★★☆
“Had Sameer today, he was lovely. I didn't pass because of my lane discipline. It was a fair decision. I am going to improve that and come do my test here again 🙂”
- Anomalous
★★★★★
“That test centre is sh*t A** pi**ing me off ffs i should have pass but that dickhead is strict n moody asf”
- abdul
★☆☆☆☆
“'S MULLINS' was EXTREMELY RUDE, RACIST AND OBNOXIOUS. He said my driving was 'spot on' however, still failed me without valid reason. Whilst doing a manoeuvre, the impatient MR MULLINS chanted 'hurry up', whilst there was a car behind me, as if he was intentionally trying to make me fail, and cause me to hesitate. He said he has been an examiner for 12 months, but to me it seems as if he has no experience whatsoever, due to his rude and intolerant nature. Absolutely shocking examiner, and rubbish test centre. Would highly recommend NOT to use this test centre, as it is poorly examined and extremely unprofessional. Also, instead of helping me settle down, he exacerbated my nerves and made my experience very distressful. would not recommend at all, STAY AWAY if you want to have a good experience!!”
- anonymous
★★★★★
“Had test today here after numerous attempts at South Yardley. From the uptight stiffy at South Yardley. was totally suprised to find a human examiner at garretts. My leg would not stop shaking. Examiner told me to stop the car . Then he spoke to me . He even told me to get out of car and stretch my legs! And he stepped out aswell ! Wat a star! Totally reaffirmed my confidence. Had a few marks which he explained after but passed. Thanks Simir .Top bloke.”
- Gez
★★★☆☆
“The examiner, Abdul, was wonderful but the route we went on was pretty much a South Yardley route. I have had many lessons and know the proper garrets green routes and this was nowhere near a garrets green route. That made me more nervous and I failed. Abdul was wonderful though and very kind.”
- Anonymous
★★★★★
“This centre is top quality. I met the manager Gary who is so customer focused and his examiners follow his lead. Well done garretts green”
- Claire
★★★★★
“Just passed today with Abdul. Such a lovely man: thank you so much for making me comfortable when examining my driving.”
- Amna
★★★★★
“Passed my driving test on the 2nd attempt. The examiner was friendly and chatted mostly throughout. Went through a variety of roundabouts, duel carriageways, side roads. Done the emergency stop, reverse around a corner. Was nervous but the time soon went.”
- Wayne
★☆☆☆☆
“There is a instructor called S.mullins or something and he is the worst instructor. He refused to talk to me and looked for every excuse to try dent my confidence. I would assume that the people who failed in this review section had him as they describe the same problems i encounted.”
- Will
★★★★★
“Passed first time! Was very nervous before test and my examiner, Trevor, put me at ease straight away.”
- Sharon
★★★★★
“The test routes are challenging but the examiner's are very calming. Passed my here. Thanks to the examiner for not making me feel nervous.”
- Nik
★★☆☆☆
“Had my test this morning and I failed I think I would have passed if my examiner Rob wasn't day dreaming. Literally the guy rob was daydreaming throughout the whole test. Wouldn't recommend him to anyone.”
- Fail
★★★★☆
“Passed my driving test on the 5th of January 2017 with examiner Abdul. Very nice examiner who made me feel comfortable during the test.”
- Anon
★☆☆☆☆
“iv had a test with S.MULLINS he was rude and told me to do a 3 point turn and when i did it he told me again to park up and do it agian in a rude way. also when i asked him the weathers depressing and turned around and said carry on with your driving. i find that very rude. he made me very angry i just wanted to slam my break and hit he's bludy head on the windscrean!”
- lucy
★☆☆☆☆
“Trevor Weston was trying to rush me at the end and touched my steering wheel for no reason. He stated I was about to drive into a car when the car was miles away. I found him racist not very polite gave me 2 serious faults to be honest the test wasent fair.. I should have took my instructor with me so wanted to show haw much off a a** hole he is. Not recommend him to anyone specially Asian people. Don't no what he's got against Asians!”
- Mariam
★★★★★
“Had my test this morning with an examiner Naila such a lovely lady was really nice and gave plenty of time for directions. She spoke throughout the test to me unlike my previous examiner he was so rude. Would definitely recommend Naila to anyone who had their test. Thank you Naila”
- Anonymous
★★★★★
“a big shout out to nalia, such an amazing examiner. She was very calming and didn't come across as strict and stuck up like other examiners (S. Mullins)”
- Anonymous
★★★★★
“Best examiner here is Ranjit Singh Wears nice aftershave Has beautiful beard Is very handsome And is way better than all the others I think I love him”
- Peter
★★☆☆☆
“THE FEMALE EXAMINER (Name removed at request) TO BE PERCISE! IS AWFUL! SHE JUST FAILS EVERYONE FOR UNNECESSARY MINORS!! THEY NEED TO GET RID OF HER! She failed me for slipping into 2nd gear at a ROUNDABOUT! like seriously is that even a serious fault??!! she is just awful is you ever have her demand you want someone else you will guarantee to fail with her, all the gentlemen mark fairly, she is just HORRIBLE !”
- A.A
★★★★★
“Passed my test today 2nd time with an examiner called Samir. The weather was pouring, didnt help but it didnt feel like sitting in a car with an examiner. But much rather a mate. Thank you Sam for passing me. The first test was with Trevor. Abit strict & I much rather prefer Sam.”
- Ess
★★★★★
“Passed my test yesterday!!!! A big thank you to the lady examiner who was very polite and made me feel at ease straightaway. Would definitely recommend her and this test centre!! Thank you!!!”
- Anonymous
★★★★★
“Took my mod 1 motorcycle test with Ray Green very pleasant and fair.”
- Steve
★★★★★
“Failed twice with same examiner seems do be daydreaming, honestly thought I had passed now twice under circumstances failing due to first time 4 minors and one serious for observation second for gear change honestly feel like he's a white man in a black mans body and can't wait to fail you for quotas if you are not the same as him (a bounty)ands his attitude stinks in the vehicle rude obnoxious sinking in his chair and every now then trying to stare you out, made me feel weak for just being near him, people like him should get out the profession as it's unprofessional and demeaning.then when he said he I failed his face brightened and smiled for the first time felt like slapping him silly around the test centre.”
- Mr Simon douglas
★★★★☆
“I had Sameer, yesterday morning and he was soo chill, I was very impressed with the way he was reassuring me, he made me pull over and actually told me to calm down and that its fine just drive as it is my lesson! And I PASSED! With 1 minor i was sooo happy i was actually dreading it ! And i did it! Trust me he is soo good, the first time I had Nailah and she was awful! But the men talk to you and keep you calm just like a normal lesson!”
- Anonymous
★★★★★
“Passed my test at the Garretts Green centre. GrEat examiners and a very good test centre. Thank you!!”
- A
★★★★★
“I went out with a very nice gentleman Raj sing made me feel at ease however I did fail with one serious and one dangerous hope I get him again he was very fair and friendly”
- J perry
★★★★★
“Passed forst time at this test center Zia Din the best examiner there thanks ones again ☺️”
- Rubinah
★★★★★
“Had Naila this morning as my examiner - She was calming and friendly from the get go, and encouraged me to pause and take a break if I felt I need it. Honestly, didn't think I would pass the night before due to nerves, but having a friendly instructor really does help bring out the best of you!Felt like chatting to a friend- Time flew & I passed first time at this test centre 🙂”
- MedicGirl
★★★★★
“Loveliest instructor Amjad. Made me feel completely at ease”
- Niamh
★★★★★
“I passed today first time with two minors, which included late indication at a roundabout and observation which was also at a roundabout. I would like to thank Karl the examinar, he is a great individual, he ensures you are relaxed and gives you support and does not make you feel intimidated, he deserves a pay rise, very nice fella. Just treat your exam like a mock test with a different person in the vehicle, make sure your focus and relaxed and you will be fine. Dont listen to anyone except yourself, when you are happy and comfortable then go forward and book your test. Goodluck.”
- Mr Silence
Overall rating:
★★★☆☆
based on
64 reviews