DVS to open more exam stations
Posted By: voxpopuli, 11/14/2021 10:27:11 AM
Minnesotans will soon have more options to take a driver's license or road test. The Department of Vehicle Services is planning to have all 93 exam stations open by the end of January. Some DVS workers say until then, long wait times should be expected across the board. “I was praying that it wouldn't be a long wait because it's the weekend,” Endurance Ehime, DVS patron, said.
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DVS to open more exam stations
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Minnesotans will soon have more options to take a driver's license or road test.
The Department of Vehicle Services is planning to have all 93 exam stations open by the end of January.
Some DVS workers say until then, long wait times should be expected across the board.
“I was praying that it wouldn't be a long wait because it's the weekend,” Endurance Ehime, DVS patron, said.
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NOTHING in the article from those who are employed.. those who have to figure which of 45 languages are being babbled in front of them or trying to check fake insurance papers. just a feel good piece (?!)