Automobile
Now you can obtain your driving license without giving the driving test: Read here
In order to make obtaining a driving license hassle-free, the transport ministry has come up with new rules where candidates can get the licence without taking the driving tests. This amended rule by the Union ministry of road transport and highways came into effect on July 1.
The new rules further said that drivers will be given high-quality driving courses and after clearing the test, they won’t be further asked to take driving tests at the time of getting the licence.
The training centres will finally have simulators and it will come with a driving test track for high-quality training to the applicants.
This particular driving course for a light motor vehicle will go on for 29 hours for a maximum of four weeks from the start of the course. The course will further be divided into theory and practice.
The time limit for medium and heavy motor vehicle driving courses in the training centres is 38 hours for six weeks. “These are to be divided into two segments, theory and practical,” the notification said.
The nitty-gritty of the training will be teaching some basics about ethical and courteous behaviour with others on the road.
The training at the centres will not only be limited to light, medium and heavy motor vehicles but will also give industry-specific specialised training.
The accreditation given to the drivers will be applicable for five years and it can further be renewed.
Automobile
Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.