Drive Safe: A Device for Routinary Vehicle Check-Ups
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65339/ijsair.V2.I3.809Keywords:
Arduino-Based System, BLOWBAGETS, Drive Safe, Preventive Vehicle Maintenance, Road Safety, Routine Vehicle Check-Ups, Vehicle InspectionAbstract
This study developed and evaluated Drive Safe: A Device for Routinary Vehicle Check-Ups (BLOWBAGETS), an Arduino-based system designed to encourage drivers to perform mandatory pre-driving vehicle inspections before engine ignition. Anchored on System Dynamics, Ergonomics Theory, and Nudge Theory, the study employed a descriptive-developmental research design involving the design, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of the device. The study was conducted in Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Philippines, using purposive sampling to select 100 licensed drivers, auto mechanics, technicians, and individuals knowledgeable in vehicle inspections. A researcher-made questionnaire validated by experts was used to assess the device's technical performance and acceptability in terms of design, usability, and workability, while the collected data were analyzed using weighted mean and Likert scale analysis. The findings showed that the device was successfully designed, fabricated, and functioned effectively during technical testing by consistently guiding users through routine vehicle inspections before engine activation. Respondents rated the device as Highly Acceptable in terms of design (3.92), usability (3.97), and workability (4.00), indicating that it is functional, reliable, user-friendly, and suitable for practical vehicle safety applications. The study concludes that Drive Safe has the potential to improve driver awareness, encourage compliance with preventive vehicle inspections, and support safer driving practices. Further testing using different vehicle types and continued design improvements are recommended to strengthen its practical implementation. This study supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by promoting safer transportation through preventive maintenance and technological innovation. The device contributes to sustainable road safety by encouraging responsible vehicle ownership, improving operational efficiency, extending vehicle service life, and reducing risks associated with mechanical failures.
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