COVID-19 Adaptations
Here are the most recent jurisdiction surveys that address current pandemic challenges
Many operational changes have been implemented in response to the pandemic. Some changes are temporary while others may become permanent. Here are the most recent jurisdiction surveys that address current challenges. All of these surveys have additional questions that provide more information. Full details of these surveys can be found at:
aamva.org/Survey/User/Search.aspx
Reopening: Class D/base license skills/road exams [31 responses]
How do you plan on catching up with the backlog?
Extended weekday hours: • • • • • • •
Adding weekend hours: • • • • • •
Utilizing third parties: • • • • •
Adding new staff: • • •
Other, please explain: mass written exams at state armory buildings, limiting staff vacation requests during summer, temporary waiver of skills test, etc.
Do you plan on making any modifications to the exams, such as utilizing a simulator, having the examiner follow behind in another vehicle or not requiring the exam for a particular group of individuals?
Utilizing a simulator: 0
Having the examiner follow behind in another vehicle: • • •
Not requiring the exam for a particular group of individuals: • •
Other, please explain: examiners outside the car, using camera technology, modified course, prescreen question regarding health, use our own cars to control cleaning, PPE requirements, etc.
If you do plan to conduct base license road exams during COVID-19, how do you plan on protecting your employees? For example, any particular PPE (masks, face shields), wipe down the touch points, etc. Check all that apply.
Face masks: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Face shields: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Wipe down touch points: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Other, please explain: prescreen health questions, gloves for examiner, disposable plastic seat covers, defroster on to create airflow, etc.
Will the applicant be required to wear a face covering or take any other health-related required actions?
Yes: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
No: • • • • • • •
No response provided: • • • • •
Vehicle Registration Renewal–Mail/Internet Only [31 responses]
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, did your jurisdiction prohibit renewal of vehicle registration at walk-in offices?
Yes: •
No: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Virtual Road Tests for Non-CDL [34 responses]
Does your state offer virtual Driver Road Tests for passenger vehicles?
Yes: 0
No: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
CDL Third Party Skills Testers [33 responses]
Does your jurisdiction administer CDL skills tests exclusively through a third party?
Yes: • • • • • • • •
No: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •