Whether you are taking your driver's test, registering a car or renewing your license, a trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can be a dreaded and lengthy experience. The DMV in Tennessee is taking steps to ease the frustration of its patrons. Officials plan to install new kiosks equipped with iPads for those seeking to renew or replace their licenses in certain DMV centers throughout the state – particularly those in more populous urban areas.<\/p>\n
"Reducing the wait time at driver service centers is one of our top priorities," said Tennessee DMV commissioner Bill Gibbons. "These self-service iPad stations will cut down on the number of customers waiting for service from a driver license examiner and will help reduce the overall wait time for all customers."<\/p>\n
The new setup should allow for drivers to complete their transaction in just a few minutes, including everything from filling out the application for a new license to paying for it and receiving the license itself. Eventually, the agency plans to use iPads for registering road tests as well. Should the new technology be effective, it may be adopted by other motor vehicle agencies in other states, including New Jersey.<\/p>\n