Let’s be honest… no one walks out of the DMV raving about how delightful the experience was. At best, you leave thinking, “Hey, that wasn’t as soul-crushing as I feared.” But according to a new report, some cities actually manage to make the process almost… pleasant?
The folks at “Sudoku Bliss” (yes, really) analyzed online reviews and experiences from 140 DMV locations across 30 major U.S. cities, and they’ve crunched the data to find out where your DMV dreams… or nightmares… are most likely to come true.
If you’re looking for a stress-free license renewal, these ten cities scored highest for short wait times, decent service, and low frustration levels:
Phoenix, Jacksonville, and Philly even got special shout-outs for having the most pleasant DMV locations overall. We’re not saying they hand out lattes and compliments… but we’re not not saying it either.
On the flip side, here’s where your DMV visit might feel like a form of punishment:
Oklahoma City gets some redemption here… they were named the “most improved,” so maybe they’ve just been working through some things. On the other hand, Los Angeles, Nashville, and D.C. were called out for being stuck in DMV purgatory with no signs of improvement.