In early 2025, the Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) proudly hosted the FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC), a global initiative aimed at making everyday driving safer, smarter, and more environmentally friendly.
The challenge engaged 69 drivers across the Cayman Islands — and the results were truly inspiring!
Here are the top lessons we learned from this game-changing program:
1. Small Changes Make a Big Difference
The Cayman community achieved a 19% reduction in climate impact through better driving habits.
By adjusting simple behaviors like smoother acceleration, careful braking, and maintaining consistent speeds, participants significantly lowered emissions and improved their environmental footprint — all without making drastic lifestyle changes.
2. Safe Driving Can Be Fun — and Competitive
Turning safe driving into a challenge added excitement!
With real-time feedback from the FIA SDC app, drivers were able to track their progress, improve their scores, and even compete for prizes.
🥇 Top Driver: Tanushree Perry (TheSwimmingGP) achieved a stellar score of 1467.4.
🌱 Top Eco Driver: Roger Southam (RJS) achieved a 29% reduction in climate impact.
Their success proves that learning better habits can be both rewarding and fun!
3. Data-Driven Insights Are Key to Safer Roads
The FIA SDC used cutting-edge AI analytics to assess speed, braking, acceleration, and environmental impact.
Participants received instant feedback, helping them understand where they could improve.
This technology-driven approach offers a roadmap for smarter, safer, and more eco-conscious driving in Cayman and beyond.
4. Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Top Driver Tanushree Perry summed it up best:
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. This challenge gave me instant feedback and made me think about how I could be smarter, safer, and more economical every time I drive.”
The challenge reinforced that road safety isn’t just for government agencies or law enforcement — it’s a shared duty for every driver.
5. Cayman is Ready for a Safer, Smarter Driving Future
The enthusiastic participation and positive results from the FIA Smart Driving Challenge show that the Cayman Islands community is ready to lead by example.
Programs like these align perfectly with the Cayman Government’s #RoadToZero campaign to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
CMF is proud to support this movement and is already looking ahead to future challenges and new road safety initiatives.
Join the Movement
Did you miss this year’s challenge?
Don’t worry — more opportunities are coming soon!
Stay tuned for the next edition of the FIA Smart Driving Challenge, and be part of a growing community that’s committed to making Cayman’s roads safer, greener, and smarter.
Learn more at caymanmotoringfederation.org or email [email protected].
