Digital-Based Driving Safety Education: Nataru 2025 Micro-Internship Program as An Effort to Reduce the Risk of Accidents

Abstract

The era of globalization and technology 4.0 demands innovation in driving safety approaches, especially during busy times such as the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) periods. The micro-internship program implemented at the Nataru 2025 Command Post in the Riau Region is an implementation of experiential learning that integrates ways of thinking competencies, skills for living in the world, ways of working, and tools of working. This activity aims to provide students with practical experience in developing complex problem-solving skills, situation analysis, and effective communication in a real work environment. The program implementation method combines digital and conventional approaches, including socializing driving safety through digital platforms and distributing informative media in the form of safety stickers for public transportation. Data collection was carried out through direct observation (primary) and documentation studies (secondary) of traffic flow during the 2025 Christmas period. The results of the activity showed a positive response from road users, especially public transportation and truck drivers, to the socialization material on driving safety. This program is expected to increase awareness and implementation of driving safety protocols, as well as optimize the use of facilities provided by the Ministry of Transportation during the Christmas period.