When I moved down to NJ in April 2004, after learning my exile had been lifted and I could get car insurance, I went to the DMV all prepared for a two to three hour nightmare. Had all the necessary papers for the 6 point license, was all set to sit - brought my journal and a book to read.

So of course - I got my license, my new registration, AND my car inspected in less than an hour! I'm set for the usual nightmare, and it moves with surreal swiftness.

DMVs still such, though.