MPI offering shorter version of Driver Z

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Manitoba Public Insurance is improving access to its popular Driver Z program by offering condensed courses this summer.

Driver Z is a high school education program that uses a combination lessons, virtual and in-person classes, and in-car sessions to help students learn to drive and prevent collisions when they get behind the wheel.

On Monday, the Crown corporation announced that the regular 12-week course will be offered in a five-week option this July and August. The condensed program will involve two weeks of virtual classes and three-weeks of in-car learning. Students must attend all classes with no exception, MPI said.

In July, the shortened courses will be offered in Arborg, Beausejour, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Steinbach, Winkler and Winnipeg. In August, they will be offered in Brandon, Steinbach, The Pas, Winkler and Winnipeg.

Registration begins on May 28 at 8 a.m.

To sign up, students should visit an Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre in advance to get set up as a customer and buy the Driver Z service. Completing this step will help students register more quickly once courses become available.

More information on the program and registration can be found online.