1.1 By car

From the M6 Junction 6, follow the A5127 Lichfield Road to Sutton Coldfield, then bear right onto Boldmere Road. The centre appears opposite the Harvester car park. Parking is limited—arrive no earlier than ten minutes before your test.

1.2 By public transport

• Bus – National Express West Midlands Route 5 (West Bromwich ↔ Sutton Coldfield) stops at Boldmere Road (adj), 100 m from reception.
• Rail – Wylde Green station (Cross‑City Line) is a 12‑minute walk via Penns Lane and Jockey Road.

1.3 Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 534 links Pype Hayes with New Hall Valley and intersects Jockey Road ¾ mile east of the centre. Covered racks sit by Boldmere Gate, Sutton Park—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. A452 Chester Road 50 → 40 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up – Speed creeps above the new limit; cameras are active.
Quick fix – Lift off before each sign and use engine‑braking to settle gently into the limit.

2. Banners Gate roundabout chain

Typical slip‑up – Spiral markings confuse learners; lane‑drift faults are common.
Quick fix – Read arrow boards 100 m out, hold 25 mph and commit confidently.

3. Boldmere Road school zone

Typical slip‑up – Parked cars force single‑file traffic; many forget to give way.
Quick fix – Scan two gaps ahead, pause if unsure, and proceed smoothly when safe.

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1 About Sutton Coldfield Test Centre

A quiet cul‑de‑sac start calms first‑minute nerves. Examiners often use the on‑site bays for bay‑parking, with parallel jobs on Frederick Road. First pull‑out is onto a 30 mph bend—polish second‑gear roll‑offs.

2 What to Expect on the Day

• Arrive 10 minutes early with your provisional licence
• Eyesight check at 20 m
• One “show me, tell me” safety question
• One reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel), plus a possible emergency stop
• 20 minutes of independent driving by sat‑nav or signs

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline, especially on A452 merges.

3 After You Pass

The latest DVSA data lists Sutton Coldfield’s pass rate at 40.3%—hard‑earned but doable. Your result uploads instantly, and your full photocard usually arrives in about two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the M6 Toll and compare telematics insurance early for lower premiums.

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