A visit to the department of motor vehicles

I don’t live far from an office of the state department of motor vehicles.  When I got a notice that my auto license plate renewal date was approaching, I figured I would use my computer and renew online.  It is easy but it might subject me to scams.  I mentioned to my digital savvy wife that I was thinking of driving to the DMV to renew my license, she commented that I should be prepared to stand in line.

You see, I am an American, which means I somewhat childishly want every duty and task to be accomplished very quickly and smoothly. As usual, she was right.  When I got into the business room, I joined the line of 6 or 7 people waiting for service.  The line did move quickly and soon I was led to a desk with a computer on it and told to type answers to its questions.  I did that carefully.  I have to be careful and check everything I do since I am a male and not a good keyboarder nor typist.  After maybe ten minutes, the computer said I should rejoin the line.  I had no sooner joined the line when the clerk said I should take the papers he offered and leave.

I was reminded by many notices and signs that I could have avoided the drive and simply renewed online.  I had tried that but ran into suspicious responses.  The trip was interesting and worthwhile.