No More Zigzag and Figure 8 Roads, Here's the Appearance of the New SIM Test Track

Dream - Bantul Resort Police, Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), implements a new concept for the practical test of SIM C or two-wheeled vehicles without zigzag and figure eight roads, which have been complained about by many people.

The portrait of the new test track can be seen in the video uploaded by the Instagram account @polresbantuldiy, when a police officer demonstrates how to drive in the practical test of SIM C.

This is implemented in response to the high traffic accident rate in Bantul. Although it is only implemented in Bantul Resort Police, this concept is said to be applied nationally as well.

“According to Mr. Deputy Chief of DIY Police, this concept is the first in Indonesia, he also hopes that this concept can be accepted by the Indonesian National Police Headquarters and implemented nationally,” the caption of the video reads.

In the video, the SIM practice track is only made with straight and turning paths. Along the track, there are signs and directions that must be followed by the riders.

At first glance, this new track seems easier for the test participants to pass compared to the track that requires riders to pass through zigzag and figure eight paths.

Previously, the Chief of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo also highlighted the SIM test, especially the figure eight and zigzag tests. The Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police plans to review the content of the SIM tests, both theory and practice.

“We will review it, what Mr. Chief of Police said will be implemented. Especially in the figure eight and zigzag, whether they are still relevant,” said Director of Traffic Regulation and Law Enforcement of the Indonesian National Police Brigadier General Yusri Yunus, as quoted from Liputan6.com.

According to him, the Chief of Police indeed requested that the SIM test be made easier for the public to pass, but this intention certainly does not neglect safety aspects.

Therefore, the public still needs to have knowledge and driving skills.

“Or maybe it is still (relevant) but considered too difficult by the public, the distance is too close (for the figure eight and zigzag tests), we will review everything,” he explained.

The implementation of this new track has received positive responses from the public. This can be seen from various comments in the comment section.

“This is a good improvement, it seems to emphasize understanding for r2 drivers to know the signs and concentrate on instructions,” wrote the account @faqurozi__.

“This is really good, it makes sense and logical,” wrote the account @afif.dzulkifli in the comment section.

“Very supportive, because the essence of the SIM test is for riders to obey traffic signs and respect other riders for the sake of safety... Great job Polres Bantul 👍,” wrote the account @im.tfq.

“That's the way... we drive to find safety too. If we encounter zigzag and figure eight roads, it's better to be guided, not to perform like a circus...,” wrote the account @kangfaaz.

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