In order to maintain transparency and the safety of the commuters, the Delhi Transport department on Wednesday inaugurated the first Ffully Automated Driving Test Centre (ADTC) at Mayur Vihar-I (Regional Transport Office).
The fully automated driving test facilities use access control along with biometric, RFID recognition system. Access Control will permit entry of applicants only at the pre-assigned time slots, thus making it efficient and convenient. ADTCs are equipped with scientifically designed test tracks.
The automatic training centre was inaugurated by the Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot.
“Towards achieving zero fatality on roads, Delhi Government has already committed to develop a four KM stretch of Zero Fatality Corridor in Delhi. But, we have to ensure that every driver is rigorously trained and certified. To ensure such safer road environment, Transport Department collaborated with Maruti Suzuki to create advanced, modular and scientific driving test mechanism and developed these centres,” said Gahlot.
Officials added that three more ADTCs will be started at Vishwas Nagar, Sarai Kale Khan and Shakur Basti. These ADTCs were developed by the Transport Department of Delhi Government in collaboration with a CSR initiative by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
Use of advanced technology, including multiple HD cameras help to evaluate applicants against 20 essential driving skills, in-line with Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Gahlot said the Suzuki will maintain the project for next three years. Transport Department will set up similar ADTCs at eight other locations across the city. These locations are: Lado Sarai, Raja Garden, Hari Nagar, Burari, Loni,Rohini, Jharoda Kalan and Dwarka.