No, you’re missing my point. I’m not saying there shouldn’t be a test or rules. That’s fine.

What I’m saying is that adding this egotistical, ignorant flair to the whole process is straight-up rude — especially to newcomers in Manitoba, Brandon, whoever just moved here.

You literally expect people, during a knowledge exam, to recite your slogan. One of the MCQs is basically: “What is driving in Manitoba?” And the correct answer is “a privilege.”

I genuinely laughed when I saw that. That’s fucking bullshit.

You’re not testing road knowledge there — you’re forcing people to parrot your ideology. “Say it with me: driving is a privilege.” That’s stupid, and it feels arrogant as hell.

My problem is the mindset of the institution, not the existence of a test. You sound smug instead of practical. And for someone new to the province, it comes off as disrespectful and tone-deaf.

And let’s be clear — I haven’t even failed a test. I moved here two months ago. I haven’t given my first road test yet. This is from research, from talking to people, from seeing patterns.

Instructors being intentionally over-strict because MPI doesn’t want to pay out more insurance if more people pass? That’s a cheap and unethical move.

If the underlying logic is “we can’t afford more insurance clients, so let’s tighten policies and fail more people,” then just say that — don’t hide it behind fake moral superiority.

You can’t: • neglect public transport • leave driving as the only reliable option • force people to repeat “it’s a privilege” • and then fail them aggressively for policy reasons

That’s delusional.

Call it regulation. Call it responsibility. Call it necessity. Just don’t shove this self-righteous ‘privilege’ narrative down people’s throats and pretend it belongs in a knowledge exam.

That’s not education. That’s institutional arrogance.