Was this at one of the express DMV's? My wife used the one in Cottage Grove and was like always first in line, unless it was like the last couple days of the month. Then it stunk. I know, you aren't going to go to C.G. for DMV, but doesn't Estacada have one? At least you get a nice drive, unless it's too close to traffic times, which is probably all the time now eh?
Get a motorcycle they're cheaper, and you'll feel more freedom than in a car.