Not only does it cut away time from your

already busy schedule, but like some kind

of great cosmic joke, it almost always

results in a slew of unforeseen and

oftentimes inevitable frustrations.

Fret not, there is indeed a silver lining in the clouds, just as

long you know how to properly prepare for your visit.

When registering new vehicles or

applying for a driver’s license, one easy

way to prevent yourself from waiting in

multiple lines is to go online and print out

whatever documents you’ll most likely

need in advance. Most DMV websites will

also inform you about which documents

you’ll need to bring such as car titles,

insurance information, etc. By doing a

little research ahead of time, you can

quickly knock out this simple step and

avoid the hassle of having to fill out

paperwork at the DMV.

Don’t be like Aunt Mildred over

there snoring her life away

beneath the cobwebs. You know

there’s always that person who

looks like they came in sometime

around 1982 and then somehow

never left. By scheduling an

appointment by phone or online,

you can decrease your wait time

exponentially and spend those

precious hours on things you

actually care about.

Never go to the DMV on an

empty stomach. Chances are

you’re going to be there for

awhile, and the last thing you

need is a growling tummy or an

unpleasant feeling of

dehydration. Bring along a few

simple snacks and some water

to keep yourself nourished

while you wait. Maybe even

consider bringing along a few

extra goodies as a conversation

starter for the people around

you. Customers at the DMV

could more than likely use

some cheering up, and it

doesn’t hurt to be friendly!

Don’t forget to bring some extra entertainment

to take your mind off that clock that suddenly

appears to be moving backwards. Read a book,

do a crossword puzzle, or knock out a little

work you need to catch up on with your iPad.

Sometimes, things just don’t go the way you want them to. The biggest part of

avoiding disappointment at the DMV is to abandon your expectations before you

arrive. Perhaps you fail your driving test or find out you don’t have the necessary

documents to proceed with your registration. These things happen, but don’t let

them get to you. It can take weeks before the DMV can actually accommodate your

time-sensitive requests, so just be aware of this unfortunate fact beforehand and

save yourself from unnecessary grief.

We all know the DMV doesn’t exactly

have a reputation for providing the

friendliest service in the world.

Prepare yourself mentally for the

challenge ahead by getting into the

right headspace. Practice breathing

exercises, get lost in a little

mindfulness meditation, and make a

commitment to keep your cool if you

find yourself forced to deal with a

notoriously sassy employee.

Who says the DMV has to be dull? When you’re sitting in a room full of people

who are bored, opportunity abounds. Don’t be afraid to say hello and strike up a

conversation with the person waiting next to you. You’re both stuck there together

so you already have something in common! A friendly conversation can help pass

the time and even offer a little therapeutic respite from the negative energy that

often seems to cloud around the DMV. Who knows? That stranger might just be

your new best friend.

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