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BACKGROUND |
High School Driver Education Program
Driver Education Philosophy
We teach a valuable life skill in Driver Education that most people use everyday. Road safety education helps drivers reduce car crashes, and their related injuries and fatalities. Novice drivers learn current road safety information that helps them become more knowledgeable, safer drivers through Driver Education courses.
Driver Education Background
Manitoba's High School Driver Education Program has a proud history of helping prepare young Manitoba drivers for the road. Between 1966 and 1987, the program was administered by Driver and Vehicle Licensing. In 1987, Manitoba Public Insurance took over responsibility for "Driver Ed".
Driver Education is taught by approximately 300 instructors at 170 high schools across Manitoba. Students receive 34 hours of in-class instruction, 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training and 8 hours of in-car observation. Driver Education is open to all students who attend a Manitoba high school on a full-time basis. Students must be at least 15½ years old when enrolling in the program.
Our program is unique because we sponsor student participation. Students are charged $50 for the course, while Manitoba Public Insurance covers the rest of the course costs (approximately $300 per student). We believe making driver education affordable and accessible for all new drivers is one of the best ways to keep Manitobans safe on our roads.
Manitoba Public Insurance works closely with other driver education programs, road safety organizations, the RCMP, the Winnipeg Police, Manitoba Association of School Trustees, Manitoba Motor Dealers Association, Safety Services Manitoba and CAA to ensure that we deliver the safest program possible.
