In a major step to enhance road safety in Telangana, Maruti Suzuki India has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Transport Department, Government of Telangana, to set up 12 Automated Driving License Test Tracks (ADTTs) across 6 locations. These ADTTs will be set up at Ibrahimpatnam and Kondapur in Ranga Reddy district, Uppal, Medchal & Nagole in Medchal district and Karimnagar.
The ADTTs will offer testing for Two-Wheeler (TW), Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license applicants. These ADTTs will be equipped with high-definition cameras, RFID sensors, real-time analytics, and an integrated IT system to enable fully computerized, rule-based testing, in compliance with Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). The evaluation process is designed to be objective and eliminates human bias and error.
Recognising Maruti Suzuki’s contribution towards road safety, K Ilambarithi, IAS, Transport Commissioner, Government of Telangana, said, “Road safety remains a key priority for Telangana. Through technology, stronger enforcement, and improved driver testing, we are working to build safer roads. We welcome car market leader Maruti Suzuki’s partnership in establishing 12 Automated Driving Test Tracks across 6 locations in the state. These tracks will make driving tests more transparent and efficient, while ensuring that only competent and qualified applicants are awarded driving licenses.”
Discussing the initiative, Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Driver skill is key to ensuring road safety. ADTTs bring fairness and transparency, to the licensing process by eliminating human bias. ADTTs will ensure rigorous driver evaluation and promote disciplined driving practices, vital to enhance road safety. Our partnership with the Government of Telangana to deploy Automated Driving Test Tracks is an important step in this direction. We are pleased to contribute to Telangana’s road-safety journey and look forward to deepening this collaboration in the future.”
Maruti Suzuki’s efforts in Road Safety: Maruti Suzuki has set up 98 ADTTs across 9 states and 2 union territories. These include Rajasthan (25), Uttar Pradesh (17), Delhi (14), Telangana (12), Tamil Nadu (10), Bihar (7), Uttarakhand (4), Andhra Pradesh (5), Haryana (2), Chhattisgarh (1), Jammu & Kashmir (1). The Company has also set up 8 Institutes of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTRs) and 19 Road Safety Knowledge Centres (RSKCs) in collaboration with various state governments to equip drivers with essential driving knowledge and skills. Maruti Suzuki has trained and evaluated more than 5.5 million people at IDTRs and RSKCs since inception till FY 2025-26. Additionally, the Company implements Integrated Traffic Safety Management System (ITMS) projects with real-time monitoring and surveillance in Delhi and Haryana to support law enforcement and promote disciplined driving behaviour. To enhance emergency care, the Company offers First Responder training to commercial drivers and other stakeholders through IDTRs.