SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today the Minnesota House Transportation Finance Committee received a presentation from the Department of Public Safety’s Driver and Vehicle Services Division of an updated plan to address CDL and Class D road test backlogs, how their work has been impacted by COVID-19 related closures, and what measures they’ve implemented since they’ve reopened in a limited capacity. Representatives from DPS testified that health and safety of Minnesotans continue to be at the forefront of their procedures, while also focusing on increasing efficiency. The two main contributing factors to these inefficiencies are high fail rates and no shows.
DVS estimates the backlog could be resolved by the end of October, with a few potential measures that would require legislative approval. DVS has taken a number of steps to address the problem by reopening 14 exam stations under a consolidated serve plan that has allowed them to conduct 707 tests daily, compared to 550 at the same time last year. They have also ended Class D road exam standing appointments for driving schools as of January 2020, expanded hours to allow for weekend appointments, and eliminated the equipment check at beginning of each road test to save time. Continue reading “Minnesota DVS Presents Updated Plan to Address CDL & Class D Road Test Backlogs in House Transportation Committee”
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