To support Manitobans looking to get their driver’s licence this summer, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is offering limited, condensed Driver’s Z courses and making Class 5 road tests available at its Main Street Service Centre in Winnipeg on the last Saturday of each month, beginning in June.
“We know that summer is prime time for many Manitobans, especially teens, to get their driver’s licences and experience everything hitting the road has to offer during this popular season,” said Dana Frazer, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at MPI. “That’s why we’re expanding availability of Driver Z courses and offering more road tests throughout the summer, to give customers better access to the training support they’re looking for.”
Summer Driver Z registration begins in May, evening courses available
Driver Z , MPI’s high school driver education program, gives students the knowledge and skills they need to drive safely and prevent collisions, keeping the road safe for all users. Students get this high-value training for only $50 while MPI covers the rest of the cost, which is well over $600.
This summer, MPI will be offering a condensed version of the full 12-week course with limited availability in select communities, based on demand and where instructors are available. MPI is adding 600 additional spots to its summer 2026 term, for a total of 1,200 spots available to students across the province – double what was offered in summer 2025.
For the first time, both day and evening courses will be available to allow more students to take advantage of this impactful program. The condensed classes will take place over a two-and-a-half-week period and feature in-car lessons and classroom sessions, which will be held virtually.
With start dates in July, available courses for the summer session will be posted on the Driver Z Course Finder on Friday, May 8 to allow parents, guardians and students to plan ahead and determine which course offering works best for them.
Students interested in registering must sign up as a new MPI customer and purchase the Driver Education service at a MPI Service Centre or Autopac broker by end of day on Saturday, May 9 to be eligible to receive an invitation for a registration window.
Earlier this year, MPI improved its registration process for the program and eliminated the rush to register on a single day. Now, eligible customers are invited to a multi-day registration window and they can choose a date and time that works for them to choose and register for a course at a broker, an MPI Service Centre or by calling MPI’s Contact Centre.
More information about the Driver Z registration process is available at mpi.mb.ca.
Class 5 road tests available on select Saturdays beginning in June
Recognizing the increased demand for Class 5 road tests during the summer months, MPI will be offering appointments on the last Saturday of each month at its Main Street Service Centre in Winnipeg. Slots will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The limited-time option will begin on June 27 and is planned to continue into the fall, based on demand. Appointments will be available 30 days in advance and customers can book online, by visiting their broker or an MPI Service Centre or calling MPI’s Contact Centre at 204-985-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-665-2410.
The limited-time option will begin on June 27 and is planned to continue into the fall, based on demand.
Appointments will be available 30 days in advance and customers can book online, by visiting their broker or an MPI Service Centre or calling MPI’s Contact Centre at 204-985-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-665-2410.
