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• What are the best times to avoid long lines at emissions test locations?

  • Registration > Smog and Emissions

  Each state or county that requires emissions inspections claims the best time to visit, when lines are shortest, is during the middle of the month. But there is no consensus regarding specific days. Arizona emissions inspection stations, for example, claim Saturday afternoons as the slowest time of the week. Whereas in Illinois Saturday is the busiest, a day to avoid for bringing your car in for a smog check. See grid below for the best or worst times in your respective state. States with a limited number of emissions test locations are sensitive to motorist complaints about long lines. Many inspection stations now offer live online cameras, allowing you to view the actual length of the wait lines. Others offer estimated wait times on Web sites. And some states, like New Jersey, encourage..

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• Does the motor vehicle office accommodate Spanish speaking drivers?

  • DMV Locations and Hours

  Forty of the 50 U.S. states are currently prepared to accommodate Spanish-speaking drivers. DMV locations in these 40 states offer a drivers license test in Spanish, and typically publish driving manuals in Spanish as well. Before you head to your nearest DMV location, though, be sure to call ahead and make sure Spanish-speaking accommodations are available. Some locations might have translators always on site, while others might require applicants who speak English as a second language to make an appointment if they're going to need assistance. Too, some states might offer accommodations for Spanish-speaking drivers only at certain DMV branches. Road Signs and the Drivers License Test Because signs on the road are written in English, the road sign portion of the license test requires at..

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• Do I need to make a DMV appt for my written drivers license test or driving test?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers License Test

  Drivers License Test Appt Requirements As you’ll see in the grid below, most DMV (or each state’s equivalent) locations either allow or require an appointment for the driving test portion of the drivers license test; some even make appointments for the written knowledge exam you must take before you can take the driving test and get your drivers license. NOTE: Even if your state requires a driving test appointment, you might not have to make one if you took a drivers education course and the instructor administered the test, or the state waives the requirement. And, if you didn’t have any driver training, consider enrolling in a course to increase your chances of passing the driving test on the first try...

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• Can I take my drivers license test or driving test on Saturday?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers License Test

  That depends on two factors: one, whether your state offers Saturday DMV hours, and two, whether the location you want to visit is one that provides driver license testing services during its Saturday hours. You’ll see in the grid below that many states offer Saturday hours; the problem is that most of those states only provide Saturday hours at select DMV locations. This means that whether you’re able to take a drivers license test or driving test on a Saturday depends not only on whether a location is open on Saturdays, but also on whether the location you want to visit provides testing on Saturdays. If the grid lists your state as one that has DMV locations open on Saturdays, the next step is to contact the location you want to visit, find out if it’s one of the..

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• How can I get a restricted license if I have a suspended license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Suspended Drivers License

  The grid below explains whether your state offers a restricted license (some states don’t) and how you need to begin the application process. The process varies from state to state. For some, it will be as simple as obtaining an application online, completing it and mailing it to the DMV, and awaiting further instructions. For others, it might require a court appearance, completion of a special class, and passing a written exam. Within some states the process varies depending on the reason your drivers license is suspended. For example, if your license is suspended due to driving under the influence, you might have to complete a drug and alcohol awareness course before you can get a restricted license. Or, you might have to forgo a restricted license altogether and apply for an..

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