Manitoba Public Insurance is expanding driver training and testing options ahead of the busy summer season.
MPI says it will offer condensed Driver Z courses and add Class 5 road test appointments on the last Saturday of each month at its Main Street Service Centre in Winnipeg, starting June 27.
“We know that summer is prime time for many Manitobans, especially teens, to get their driver’s licences,” said Dana Frazer, MPI’s Vice President and Chief Operations Officer.
More courses, more flexibility
Driver Z, MPI’s high school driver education program, is doubling its summer capacity to 1,200 spots across the province.
For the first time, both daytime and evening classes will be offered. The condensed program runs about two-and-a-half weeks and includes in-car and virtual learning.
Students pay $50, while MPI covers the remaining cost.
Registration opens in May, with courses starting in July.
Extra road test appointments
MPI is also adding weekend road tests to help meet demand.
Appointments will be available one Saturday per month, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can be booked up to 30 days in advance.
The added test dates could continue into the fall, depending on demand.