Episode 23 - Driving Is Not an Art — It’s a Science | Jijo J, iTurn Founder | 42 Podcatcher

In this episode of 42 Podcatcher, we sit down with Jijo J, the founder and CEO of iTurn, a tech-driven driving education platform aiming to transform India’s road safety culture.

Jijo shares how iTurn is changing the way we learn driving — moving away from outdated, informal methods to structured, scientific, and tech-enabled training. From AI-assisted driver assessments to personalised learning modules and pay-as-you-drive models, this conversation explores how mobility education must evolve.

We also talk about the realities of driving tests in India, the efforts of the MVD, KSRTC driving centres, and what needs to change in driving schools and licensing systems across the country. For anyone who drives — or is about to — this episode offers practical insights and sharp truths.

Topics Covered:

Why driving must be treated as a scienceThe problem with current driving schools and testing groundsImportance of road signs, markings, and instructor qualificationsSafe driving habits and fatality preventionHow iTurn’s model personalises driver educationTech upgrades needed in driving schoolsDriving EVs, ADAS systems, Tesla’s model, and morePractical tips: posture, RPM checks, hazard rules, gear systems