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Maruti Suzuki Inks MoU With Telangana Government to Set Up 12 Automated Driving Test Tracks
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed an MoA with the Telangana government to establish 12 Automated Driving Test Tracks across six locations. The facilities will use technology-based testing to evaluate driving licence applicants.
Updated Nov 6, 2026, 09:41 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki inks MoU with Telangana Government to Set Up 12 Automated Driving Test Tracks
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Transport Department, Government of Telangana, to set up 12 Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) across six locations in the state under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The upcoming facilities will be established at Ibrahimpatnam, Karimnagar, Kondapur, Medchal, Nagole and Uppal. With this addition, Maruti Suzuki's automated driving test track network will expand to 98 facilities across nine states and two union territories in India.
The ADTTs will conduct driving licence tests for two-wheelers and Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) across all six locations. Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence testing will be available exclusively at Nagole and Karimnagar.
Maruti Suzuki ADTTs In Telangana: What You Need To Know
The automated driving test tracks will be equipped with high-definition cameras, RFID sensors, real-time analytics and an integrated IT system.
These technologies will enable computerised and rule-based driving tests in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). The evaluation process is designed to eliminate human bias and errors, allowing applicants to be assessed on the basis of their driving skills.
The project will cover the following locations:
- Ibrahimpatnam and Kondapur in Ranga Reddy district
- Uppal, Medchal and Nagole in Medchal district
- Karimnagar
Telangana Government Highlights Road Safety Focus
Sri K Ilambarithi, IAS, Transport Commissioner, Government of Telangana, said road safety remains a priority for the state. He noted that the automated driving test tracks would make the licensing process more transparent and efficient while ensuring that only competent and qualified applicants receive driving licences.Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said driver skills are important for improving road safety.
According to the company, the automated testing system will bring greater fairness and transparency to the licensing process by eliminating human bias. The initiative is also aimed at promoting disciplined driving practices through a more rigorous evaluation of applicants.
Maruti Suzuki's Road Safety Initiatives In India
Maruti Suzuki has established 98 Automated Driving Test Tracks across nine states and two union territories. Its existing network includes 25 tracks in Rajasthan, 17 in Uttar Pradesh, 14 in Delhi and 12 in Telangana.The company also has 10 ADTTs in Tamil Nadu, seven in Bihar, five in Andhra Pradesh, four in Uttarakhand, two in Haryana, and one each in Chhattisgarh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Apart from automated driving test tracks, Maruti Suzuki has established eight Institutes of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTRs) and 19 Road Safety Knowledge Centres (RSKCs) in collaboration with various state governments.
The company said it has trained and evaluated more than 5.5 million people at these institutes and centres since their inception until FY 2025-26.
Maruti Suzuki also implements Integrated Traffic Safety Management System (ITMS) projects in Delhi and Haryana. These projects use real-time monitoring and surveillance to support law enforcement and promote disciplined driving behaviour.
The company additionally conducts First Responder training for commercial drivers and other stakeholders through its IDTRs.
The latest agreement with the Telangana government adds to Maruti Suzuki's ongoing road safety initiatives, with the new facilities expected to strengthen the technology-based driving licence testing network in the state.
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