LEARNER motorcyclists in the Southampton area can now take their road test in the city.

Up until last week candidates had to travel to Lee-on-the-Solent for the on-road module of the two-part test.

Now they can take the test at Green Lane in Maybush, which will be carried out on Fridays only.

“We want to provide the best possible service for all our candidates and this includes making sure that people can take their tests at a convenient location.

This will also reduce the distance that candidates have to travel, making it cheaper,” said Rosemary Thew, chief executive of the Driving Standards Agency.