The Department of Motor Vehicles, or the DMV, can be the source of a lot of anger for a lot of people.
There are tons of things in our everyday lives that cause frustration. Waiting in lines is one of them. Paperwork can be another one of them. Anxiety-inducing testing could be yet another. What happens when you put them all together? You get the beloved Department of Motor Vehicles.
Whether you're trying to pass a driver license test, renew your license, or just simply sort out some paperwork, you should be ready to dedicate at least a few hours to the task. According to these Reddit users, at the DMV, even the simplest things can potentially turn into a huge production.
Of course, each department will be different, and there are plenty that run smoothly with workers who are cheery and efficient. But, when you stumble upon a bad DMV story? It can be really, really bad. The following 11 tales about experiences with the DMV may just have you nodding "yes, I know exactly how they feel."
Have you had any horrifying, infuriating, or mind-numbing experiences with the DMV? Or have your DMV experiences always been easy and enjoyable? Let us know in the comments and please SHARE with friends and family!
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1.
"DMV in Texas — went there because it was small, they said; no lines, they said; in and out, they said. It was small, that was true, but there was a massive line. Because it was small that line was all outside with no air conditioning, and that day was about 102 degrees. Yay!" — Meowmerson
2.
"Lady: Sir your eyes aren’t blue.
Me: I have two different eye colors. One is brown. The other is blue. I selected blue because that’s what most people think my eyes are unless they get very close to me.
Lady: That’s impossible. No one has two different colored eyes.
Me: Miss it’s called Heterochromia.
Lady: Those are colored contacts sir. Please remove them." — Jalopnik
3.
"She walks back and says we can’t register your vehicle because it's from a foreign country and there needs to be verification of my documents. I was surprised and a little angry so I said, in a slightly raised voice, "No! New Mexico is not a foreign country, get your supervisor!"" — Jalopnik
4.
"Failed my "written" test the first time because the touchscreen failed. I went to hit "D", nothing happened. I hit "D" again to input my answer. Then I hit "D" a few more times.
"It jumped ahead to the end, recorded "D" for all remaining answers on the test and I failed." — Jalopnik
5.
"The state never lets me know that that my license is suspended.
"They pulled it in September. I found out about it in March." — Jalopnik
6.
"When I was 16 and got my permit, the lady told me "Don't get too excited kid, you still have to pass the damn test."" — Phillyfan10
7.
"I had to wait approximately six months to get a valid license because they mistyped my information. When I finally received one with the correct spelling, they got my address wrong." — Jalopnik
8.
"I went to the DMV in the early '90s, and it was every bit like the movies. Long line that I waited in for 45 minutes, just to be given a number and told to sit on a bench. Sat there for another 30 minutes, then finally my number was called. Worker was a sassy-ass state worker who was more concerned about what she was getting from Mac-donalds (her pronunciation) than helping me." — Arch27
9.
"I used to live in Michigan. When I went to change my ID over to a MI license, the lady on the other side of the counter didn't believe me that NY is a state. She thought my ID was fake and had to get her superior to explain to her that NY is, in fact, not just a city…." — Reddit user
10.
"Me: But, as a resident of the state, I will have to drive illegally because you won't issue me a license. Can I get something in writing that states there is an investigation going on?
DMV: No.
Me: So what am I supposed to do now?
DMV: Call this number and don't get pulled over." — Jalopnik
11.
"I went to renew my license. Also, I had forgotten about an old ticket and had a warrant. I got slowly and peacefully arrested by an 85-year-old man. Had to send my brother to get bail money." — Sqrlkillr
None of these instances are how I'd want to spend an afternoon, especially the last one! I guess you can say that the moral of the story is to not go to the DMV when there is a warrant out for your arrest. Or, you could just make an appointment and make sure your paperwork is in order.
Have you had any horrifying, infuriating, or mind-numbing experiences with the DMV? Or have all your visits been easy and pleasant? Let us know in the comments and please SHARE with friends and family!
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