Effective immediately, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced that is pausing its plans to waive the Class 5 road test requirement for eligible graduates of the Driver Z program. These eligible graduates will continue to be required to complete a Class 5 road test.
As a result of an overwhelming response from the driver education community, MPI is now satisfied there will be sufficient resources available to resume Class 5 testing for all drivers, including graduates of the Driver Z program. MPI is pleased with the positive response it has received from its driver education partners across the province, and their willingness to assist MPI in resuming driver testing services for our mutual customers.
MPI has determined the Registrar of Motor Vehicles has the legal authority to waive testing requirements for graduates of the Driver Z program, and this option may be reconsidered in the future should MGEU strike action be prolonged, and in the event that using MPI-certified driver education instructors cannot adequately address current and future demand for driver testing services.
