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What's the easiest DMV in Los angeles for getting your license?

Peter's Question: Jonny Driving School - what's the easiest DMV in LA for getting my driver lisense?

Peter, Peter, Peter - so young and so confused. Please learn how to spell license before getting yours. Not that I didn't get a D average in grammar when I was your age...anyway, I digress.

That's a question I get asked almost daily. And the answer is... wait for it... THERE IS NO EASIEST DMV!

Now let's get to the bottom of what you're really asking - At what DMV do you have the highest chance of passing your drive test the first time? Consider this:

1) First of all, if you are a good driver you should be able to pass your road test at ANY DMV.

2) You live in Los Angeles, correct? Then you know and I know and even uncle Charlie knows that there is major traffic anywhere you go in Los Angeles. Whether you go to the Winnetka DMV, Van Nuys DMV, Arleta, Thousand Oaks, or the Glendale DMV - there is going to be traffic. So they should all be about equally difficult, traffic-wise.

3) And the test examiners, contrary to public opinion, are not out to get you. It's not like one DMV has evil employees and another DMV only has nice people working. The California DMVs are like any other place of business - you're gonna have some cool people, some okay people, and some grumpy people. No matter where you go, it's all up to chance which type of test instructor you get. And PLEASE remember, the DMV people actually do want you to pass.

So, with all that said, I, Jonny Driving School, king dork of the driving road, recommend you go to a DMV closest to your neighborhood. Why? Because those are the streets you should be most familiar with. You have been practicing driving like crazy, right? And I'm guessing you practice around your own neighborhood. So why not take the test in your own neighborhood where you know the street names, the speed limits, and any tricky intersections or school zones.

And if you don’t live near a DMV, then go practice by the DMV you will test at. Still don't know which DMV to go to? I always go with the ones with the shortest lines. In my experience the shorter lines are at the Arleta DMV and the T.O. DMV. Longer lines usually at the Van Nuys DMV and sometimes at the Winnetka DMV. The Santa Monica DMV is hit or miss, and the Glendale DMV is usually pretty easy going.

And Peter, above anything, be prepared. If you are truly ready for your license, you should be able to get it anywhere.

Hope that helps.

Until next time, be smart, be safe, and keep all four tires on the road,

Jonny Driving School
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