Maruti Suzuki commissions 7 automated driving test tracks in Tamil Nadu under CSR initiative
Maruti Suzuki, in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Transport Department, has commissioned seven Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) in the state to improve driver licensing evaluation.
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What Happened
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Transport Department, announced the commissioning of seven Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) at Regional Transport Offices in Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Sivagangai, Dindigul, and Tiruchirappalli. The tracks were inaugurated by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin via video conferencing.
- Coimbatore (Central)
- Tiruvannamalai
- Krishnagiri
- Madurai (North)
- Sivagangai
- Dindigul
“As part of Maruti Suzuki’s road safety initiatives implemented across multiple states, we are partnering with the Government of Tamil Nadu to strengthen the driver licensing evaluation process through the deployment of 10 Automated Driving Test Tracks. Equipped with high-definition cameras and advanced analytics, these ADTTs enable a comprehensive, efficient, and transparent assessment process. It”
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Across 8 states, with plans to expand to 81 tracks nationwide.
Why this matters
The ADTTs use technology to eliminate human bias in driving tests, ensuring only skilled drivers get licenses, which can help reduce road accidents.
Terms in This Story
- ADTT
- Automated Driving Test Track – a facility that uses technology to conduct driving license tests with minimal human intervention.
- MoA
- Memorandum of Agreement – a formal agreement between parties outlining the terms and details of a partnership.
- CMVR
- Central Motor Vehicle Rules – Indian regulations governing motor vehicle standards and driver licensing.
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