Maruti Suzuki automates its first driving test track in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, as its CSR road safety initiative

• Inaugurated by Shri Dayashankar Singh, Minister of State (Independent charge) of Transport, Uttar Pradesh - Inspiration from Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath
• Integrated test tracks for Two-wheeler, Light Motor Vehicle and Heavy Motor Vehicle license testing
• Four more automated test tracks will be operational in UP by the end of March 2024.
• Automation completed within a record time of 45 days from signing Memorandum of Agreement with the UP Government

New Delhi /Ayodhya : Maruti Suzuki India Limited completed its first automated driving test track (ADTT) at Driver Training and Testing Institute (DTTI) in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP). Shri Dayashankar Singh, Minister of State (Independent charge) of Transport, UP inaugurated the Ayodhya ADTT.

Notably, the Ayodhya ADTT, inspired by the vision of Hon’ble CM of UP Shri Yogi Adityanath, was completed in a record time of 45 days post MoA signing held in December 2023.

Mr. Rahul Bharti, Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The most important pillar in road safety is human skill and knowledge of traffic rules. Having 100% computerized testing before driving license is awarded, will ensure that only skilled drivers take the wheel. We are thankful to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for giving us this opportunity to automate the driving test track in the holy city of Ayodhya. With the increased influx of visitors in Ayodhya, there will be an increased need for safe last-mile mobility. The automated driving test tracks will ensure only skilled drivers are available in the city.”

He added, “Taking forward our resolve towards road safety we have also automated DTTIs at Gorakhpur, Mathura, Prayagraj and Varanasi. These will be operational soon.”

About the track:
The 100% computerised automated driving license test track is equipped with high-definition cameras, and an integrated IT system making testing more comprehensive, efficient, and transparent. The newly inaugurated facility is capable of testing both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) applicants on the same track. In addition, a separate serpentine track is available for driving testing of two-wheeler applicants. Evaluation will be done in line with Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR).

On December 2, 2023, Maruti Suzuki signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Transport Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh to automate driving license test tracks at Driver Training and Testing Institutes (DTTIs) at Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Mathura, Prayagraj and Varanasi. Ayodhya is the first center to get automated driving test track as part of this MoA.

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