Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is starting up knowledge and road tests with new safety protocols in place.
Customers are encouraged to book their knowledge tests online.
For those who don’t have access to online services, MPI is allowing people who phone their Autopac agent to perform certain critical transactions over the phone or by email.
MPI has made changes to the Class 1 road test process to ensure employee and customer safety. Customers must now provide and wear their own mask, answer questions to make sure they haven’t been exposed to COVID-19, and sanitize all touchpoints in their vehicle.
When taking knowledge tests, customers must arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment and sanitize their hands when they enter the building.
Up until June 12, customers may have to bring their own pen to complete paper tests. After June 12, electronic testing will resume.
If these requirements are not met or the customer shows any symptoms of COVID-19, the test will be immediately cancelled and rebooked.
Customers can access the updated procedures here.
On a separate note, drivers in Manitoba could be getting some more good news in the coming weeks from MPI.
CEO Ben Graham, says the corporation has never been financially stronger - even after handing out $110 million in rebates.
Graham says Manitoba drivers can expect more details in a couple of weeks.
