AFTER local residents were asked for their experiences on wait times for driving tests, Anna Sabine MP for Frome and East Somerset has written to Minister, Heidi Alexander to demand better.

The survey received over 150 responses from young people who spoke of the inordinate wait times they face to drive and the impact this can have on their ability to get to school or jobs.

The majority of respondents said they waited four months or more for a test, with one in five learners waiting over six months.

Writing to the Minister, Ms Sabine said the data “highlights a system still under extreme pressure and the urgent need for reform, especially in rural areas where driving is essential”.