In a move that could make driving tests more “computer says yes” and less “uncle says try again,” Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Transport Department of Andhra Pradesh to automate four driving license test tracks across the state under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The upcoming Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) will be established at Regional Transport Office (RTO) locations in Eluru, Ongole, Vizianagaram, and Anakapalli, bringing sensor-based, camera-backed, rule-book-driven evaluation to the driving license process.
No human bias. No persuasive smiles. Just pure driving skills.
Tech Takes the Wheel at Test Tracks
The ADTTs will support license applicants for:
- Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)
- Two-Wheelers (TW)
- Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) — additionally at the Ongole track
Each automated track will be equipped with:
- High-definition cameras
- RFID sensors
- Real-time analytics
- Integrated IT systems
- Automatic result generation
The system is designed to conduct CMVR-compliant tests with zero human intervention, ensuring standardized and objective evaluation. In simple terms: if you hit the line, the system sees it — even if nobody else does.
Three-Year Support and Integration with SARATHI System
Under the agreement, Maruti Suzuki will automate and maintain these tracks for three years from commissioning. The company will also support:
- Integration with the SARATHI licensing platform
- Personnel training
- Routine system maintenance
The Transport Department will handle:
- Civil infrastructure upgrades
- Security and electricity supply
- Conduct of tests and license issuance using the automated platform
Leadership Backs Tech-Driven Road Safety
Commenting on the initiative, Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said he was encouraged by the technology-focused governance approach of Andhra Pradesh leadership, including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He noted that automated tracks ensure only genuinely skilled drivers qualify — bad news for guesswork, great news for road safety.
Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha, IPS, added that automation will bring uniformity and objectivity to license testing and help ensure that driving licenses are issued strictly on merit.
From Judgment Calls to Judgment-Free Testing
With automated scoring and digital monitoring, the new ADTTs are expected to:
- Reduce subjectivity in evaluations
- Improve transparency
- Speed up testing workflows
- Strengthen road safety outcomes
For applicants, it means one clear rule: drive well, pass well. The machine is watching — and unlike your friend in the passenger seat, it won’t say “close enough.”
