Road safety is a key concern area for both the Government
and the people on Indian roads. Safe driving today
requires a higher level of confidence and competence,
given the poor traffic planning, increasing number
of vehicles, lack of professionalism in driving and
untrained drivers on road. In a bid to address these
issues, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. has launched Maruti
Driving School — its initiative for promoting
safe driving along with Ambal Auto.
MDS not just imparts better driving skills but also
tries to inculcate safe driving culture through special
theoretical sessions for behavioural training and
road sense. The school was the first to introduce
advanced driving training simulator for better judgment
and concept of route maps for holistic on-road practice.
Having started from Bangalore in March 2005, Maruti
Driving School has now spread its network throughout
the country. It is dedicated towards making Indian
roads safer by helping learners become smart and responsible
motorists.
The salient features of MDS include: