Getting a driving licence in India could become more technology-driven as Maruti Suzuki expands its automated driving test infrastructure. On 5 November 2026, Maruti Suzuki India Limited signed an agreement with the Telangana Transport Department to establish 12 Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) across six locations in the state.
The initiative, introduced under the company's corporate social responsibility programme, aims to make driving licence examinations more transparent, consistent and efficient by using technology instead of relying entirely on manual assessment.
Six Locations to Receive Automated Test Facilities
The 12 new driving test tracks will be established at six locations across Telangana:
Ibrahimpatnam
Kondapur
Uppal
Medchal
Nagole
Karimnagar
Ibrahimpatnam and Kondapur are in Ranga Reddy district, while Uppal, Medchal and Nagole are in Medchal district. Karimnagar is the sixth location.
The facilities will conduct driving licence tests for two-wheelers and light motor vehicles across all six locations. Heavy motor vehicle testing will also be available, but only at Nagole and Karimnagar.
How Will Automated Driving Tests Work?
The new facilities will use advanced technology to evaluate applicants during their driving examinations. Each track will be equipped with high-definition cameras, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors, real-time analytics and an integrated information technology system.
These technologies will monitor vehicle movement and assess driving performance during different test activities. The system will generate computerised evaluations based on established testing requirements under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR).
Unlike conventional assessments that may involve manual observation, automated testing is designed to reduce human intervention, personal bias and evaluation errors.
This approach can help ensure that applicants are assessed using consistent standards, regardless of where they take their driving examination.
Maruti Suzuki Expands Its Road Safety Initiative
With the addition of these 12 tracks, Maruti Suzuki's automated driving test network is expected to reach 98 tracks across nine states and two Union Territories.
The company has also established eight Institutes of Driving and Traffic Research and 19 Road Safety Knowledge Centres in partnership with different state governments.
According to Maruti Suzuki, more than 5.5 million people have been trained and evaluated through these institutes and centres up to the financial year 2025–26.
The company's wider road safety efforts also include traffic monitoring initiatives and first-responder training programmes designed to improve emergency response on Indian roads.
What Does This Mean for Future Drivers?
Automated driving test facilities could make the licensing process more standardised and transparent for applicants. Technology-based assessments may also encourage people to develop better driving habits and take road rules more seriously.
For transport authorities, digital evaluation systems can help improve record-keeping, reduce manual paperwork and make the examination process more consistent.
However, the new Telangana facilities are planned installations following the agreement; they should not be confused with tracks that are already operational.
Maruti Suzuki's plan to establish 12 automated driving test tracks in Telangana represents another step towards technology-driven road safety in India. By combining cameras, RFID sensors and real-time analytics, the initiative aims to make driving licence assessments more reliable and objective.
As more states explore automated testing infrastructure, technology could play an increasingly important role in improving driver evaluation and building safer roads across the country.
