Socialization of the Procedure for Using the Light Reflector Tester in Supporting Motor Vehicle Technical Requirement Testing Based on Arduino Nano at the Cargo Terminal of Dinas Perhubungan

Abstract

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) activities aim to improve transportation safety by disseminating procedures for using Arduino Nano-based light reflector testers. This tool functions to test light reflector devices (APC) on vehicles, which are important in increasing vehicle visibility, especially at night or in bad weather conditions. Based on PM 74 of 2021, APC is required on motorized vehicles to support road safety. Studies show that APC can reduce the risk of accidents by up to 95% at night.This PKM activity was carried out at the Denpasar City Transportation Service Goods Terminal involving 35 participants. The stages of the activity include team formation, preparation of tools and materials, implementation of socialization, and evaluation. Counseling was carried out by conducting socialization, using brochures, and demonstration tools. The socialization was also followed enthusiastically and welcomed by the Denpasar City Transportation Service. The results showed an increase in the understanding of the examiners about the importance of using APC and its testing procedures, especially the test tools that had been made by students/I together with the supervising lecturer. This activity provides benefits in the form of increasing driver awareness of the risk of accidents without APC, as well as strengthening the implementation of transportation safety regulations. In addition, this activity also increases the insight of Bali Land Transportation Polytechnic students, especially the Automotive Technology study program, in applying their knowledge and skills for the advancement of society. The grant of the Light Reflector Tester test equipment to the Transportation Agency is expected to support the sustainability of motor vehicle testing in the future.