Maruti Suzuki India Limited has strengthened its road safety initiatives by commissioning seven Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) in partnership with the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu under its CSR programme. The facilities were inaugurated via video conferencing by M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, across Regional Transport Offices in Coimbatore (Central), Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Madurai (North), Sivagangai, Dindigul and Tiruchirappalli (West).
The initiative forms part of a Memorandum of Agreement between the automaker and the state transport department to automate ten driving test tracks statewide. Demonstrating rapid execution, the company completed automation of all ten ADTTs within 150 days, with additional facilities at Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Marthandam set to become operational soon.
Commenting on the development, Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said the technology-driven testing infrastructure is designed to enhance transparency and strengthen the driver licensing process. Equipped with high-definition cameras and advanced analytics, the ADTTs enable comprehensive and unbiased driver assessments, ensuring that only qualified applicants are granted licences.
Citing data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Bharti noted that India recorded approximately 1.77 lakh road accident fatalities in 2024, underscoring the urgent need for disciplined driving practices and rigorous driver evaluation systems to improve road safety nationwide.
The ADTTs are equipped with high-definition cameras, RFID sensors, real-time analytics, and an integrated IT system to enable a technology-enabled, standardized, and objective driving license testing process. With zero human intervention, the ADTTs are aimed at making license testing more comprehensive, efficient, and transparent. The rigorous and standardized evaluation process is designed to assess candidates according to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). Test results are also generated automatically.
The ADTTs in Coimbatore (Central), Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Madurai (North), Sivagangai, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli (West), Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Marthandam will serve driving license applicants of Two-Wheeler (TW) and Light Motor Vehicles (LMV).
Maruti Suzuki’s efforts in Road Safety:
Maruti Suzuki promotes road safety through the 5Es, i.e., Engineering, Education, Evaluation, Enforcement, and Emergency Care. One of the most significant projects in this direction is the large-scale rollout of ADTTs.
To date, Maruti Suzuki has fully automated 56 ADTTs across eight states, including Uttar Pradesh (17), Delhi (14), Tamil Nadu (10), Bihar (7), Uttarakhand (4), Haryana (2), Chhattisgarh (1), and Jammu & Kashmir (1). The Company also signed MoAs with the Transport Department of Rajasthan to set up 21 ADTTs and the Transport Department of Andhra Pradesh to set up 4 ADTTs. With this, Maruti Suzuki’s ADTT footprint will expand to 81 ADTTs nationwide.
The Company has also set up 8 Institutes of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTRs) and 23 Road Safety Knowledge Centres (RSKCs) in collaboration with various state governments to equip drivers with essential driving knowledge and skills.
Additionally, the Company implements Integrated Traffic Safety Management System (ITMS) projects with real-time monitoring and surveillance in select areas 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.
