STREET DRAG RACING

 

MIDDLE SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT

CIVICS ESSAY 

STREET DRAG RACE IN PUBLIC ROAD: CAUSES, EFFECTS,

AND SOLUTIONS

 

Proposed by:

Alvino Putra Perdana 1201213240

TI-45-INT

BACHELOR'S STUDY PROGRAM IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 

SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING  TELKOM UNIVERSITY

 2023

Introduction

          Street drag race is a competition of race using a vehicle, both motorcycle and cars. This race is using a public road instead of using official racetrack that usually held at midnight until early morning when the atmosphere of the public roads has begun to relax because in that time rarely civilians do an activity in public roads. 

          Juvenile delinquency can be defined as deviant behavior or socially unacceptable behavior to status violations to criminal acts, this wild racing phenomenon is not unfamiliar to society. The perpetrators of this Street Drag Race are very disturbing, not only for residents but for the authorities. Because of this Street Drag Race has already caused many problems such as accidents that hit civilians, closing roads, and gambling. 

          As a result of this, residents urged the police to clean up the matter but only a few police responded it seriously because several police use this event as a mere money-making person.

 

Problem

            The problem of teenager is do the street drag race is very complicated we can see from the internal factors of teenager who participates in street drag race because they do not understand the effects of street drag race and if there is a problem that cannot be solved, he will look for a situation that can help him forget about the problems related to street drag race and outside factors push teenagers to engage in illegal acts. This factors can make them to think if they want to look cool, they have to do this race and gain that achievement.

Due to problems with family members and a lack of public interest in street drag race organized by teenagers. Based on the results of study, adolescents participating in wild racing are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility in solving problems encountered, as well as share that parents and society should care. The youth in their environment so that they do not commit illegal acts. Racing or anything that could harm teens or their environment.

            According to Mudjiran et al. (2007), factors come from within everyone involved, it turns out that deviant behaviors that occur in adolescents are also due to the person's own circumstances: 

a.      Low Intelligence: Low intelligence occurs when teenagers are unable to fulfill their needs understand things related to what he will do, so do teenagers feel frustrated, inner contact and low self-esteem in everyday life (Mudjiran, et al, 2007)

b.     Unsolved Problem: Unsolved problems become possible factors causes stress and frustration for teenagers, so teenagers look for it pleasures outside the family environment that have an impact on teenagers themselves (Mudjiran, et al, 2007).

c.      Low Adaptability: Low self-adjustment is a teenager's inability to adapt to the surrounding environment (Mudjiran, et al, 2007).

The consequences of street drag racing activities themselves can cause very wide and serious problems, and have a significant impact on many different aspects of people's lives, including:

a.      Has an impact on the smooth running of the highway

b.     Disrupting the peace of the surrounding community due to exhaust noise

c.      Harms parents and makes parents worry

d.     Can trigger brawls between motorbike gangs

To avoid such of street drag race from happening again, we should resolve them in the following ways:

a.      Facilitate them with drag race events

b.     Make a circuit that can open 24 hours

c.      Parents need to know the problem of their kids

d.     the police and the public provide a deterrent effect

Project Result

• Government and police to help the young people or teenagers to channel their hobbies in a better and more positive direction
• Parents need to pay attention at their kids mental
• For the teenagers, if you want to show your friends that you are cool stop doing things that can harm yourself 

Conclusion

         We conclude that, government should give them a facilitate or event to fulfill their hobby so, there is no more street drag race again. Teenagers are expected to be able to solve problems they encounter in everyday life and to change their behavior in accordance with rules and norms. Indeed, stay away from criminal acts (Street Drag Race) or acts that can harm yourself, others, and the surrounding environment. 

Dear parents of teenagers, we desire to comprehend and pay closer attention to the challenges involved, so that they can develop into responsible adults who are willing to learn and exhibit good behavior. By doing so, it seeks to create a safer environment, reduce illegal street racing, and provide opportunities for individuals to engage in more positive and fulfilling activities.

 

References

Mudjiran, et al (2007). Perkembangan Peserta Didik. Padang: UNP Press.

 

Kardo, R & Chandra, Y. (2020). PERILAKU BALAP LIAR DI KALANGAN REMAJA DARI

PERSPEKTIF KONSELING PERKEMBANGAN. ABKIN JATIM & UNIPA SBY