Effectiveness of the 'Catch the Sign' Game in Improving Traffic Safety Understanding and Awareness of Students of SDN 11 Peguyangan Denpasar

Land transportation is a vital component of daily life in Indonesia, but the high number of traffic violations and accidents, especially among productive age groups, indicates a fundamental problem in understanding and awareness of traffic signs. This study developed and tested the effectiveness of an educational game based on traffic signs to improve understanding and awareness of traffic signs among children and adolescents, considering the high number of traffic violations and accidents in Indonesia, especially among productive age groups. The research method used was quasi-experimental with a mixed approach, involving 47 students from SDN 11 Peguyangan Denpasar with instruments in the form of game cards, questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The results showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of traffic signs, with a significant increase in post-test scores compared to pre-tests, which was 89%. Qualitative data showed active participation of participants and increased awareness of the importance of obeying traffic signs, as well as recommendations from teachers and participants to implement this game in the traffic education curriculum in schools. In conclusion, this educational game is effective in improving participants' understanding and awareness of traffic signs and has great potential to reduce traffic violations and accidents in Indonesia