| The Department of Motor Vehicles has notoriously | | | | from including sport games, horse games and popular |
| long waiting lines that can test even the most patient | | | | games. You won't need an internet connection to play |
| citizen. You can walk into the DMV on any given day, | | | | them and they will keep you entertained while you |
| pick up your number assignment, have a seat, and sit | | | | wait. Pack your headphones so that you don't disturb |
| for hours waiting for your number to be called. The | | | | the people around you. |
| chairs are less than comfortable and the air | | | | 3. Bring along your MP3 player. Pop in your ear buds, |
| conditioning thermostat is set to 'bone-chilling'. Don't pull | | | | close your eyes, and relax to your favorite tunes while |
| your hair out. There are a few things that you can do | | | | you wait. Before your trip to the DMV, set up your |
| to survive the waiting line at the DMV. | | | | music device with soothing sounds that keep you |
| Come Prepared | | | | mellow and relaxed. |
| Coming prepared to the DMV not only means coming | | | | 4. Bring a puzzle book. Puzzle games like Sudoku and |
| with the appropriate documentation needed to | | | | crossword puzzles will keep your mind busy and the |
| complete whatever mundane task that you need to | | | | time will pass quickly. Don't forget to bring a couple of |
| accomplish. It also means bringing along something to | | | | sharpened pencils in your bag. |
| pass the time and distract you from the long wait | | | | If you come to the Department of Motor Vehicles |
| ahead. Try these ideas next time you head out to | | | | empty handed, you can bet that you'll have one |
| renew your driver's license. | | | | frustrating wait. If you approach the counter after your |
| 1. Bring along a book, magazine or newspaper. The | | | | number is called, how can you expect to have any |
| time will fly while you are engrossed in a wonderful | | | | patience left for the teller? Do yourself and everyone |
| novel, article, or news column. These items are easy to | | | | else a favor, and come prepared with things to keep |
| bring along, and they don't take up much room. | | | | you busy. |
| 2. Bring along your laptop. Before you head out, | | | | Use your imagination next time you need to survive |
| download some of your favorite free online games to | | | | the waiting line at the DMV and bring along your |
| your hard drive. There are lots of games to choose | | | | favorite distraction! |