def runTest(connection, sessionUrl):
    '''
        This method is used to start the currently loaded test. After starting the 'Start Test' action, wait for the action to complete.

        Args:
        - connection is the connection object that manages the HTTP data transfers between the client and the REST API
        - sessionUrl is the address of the session that should run the test.
    '''
    startRunUrl = "%s/ixload/test/operations/runTest" % (sessionUrl)
    data = {}

    performGenericOperation(connection, startRunUrl, data)