Bekasi Proving Ground Capable of Testing Speeds Up to 250 Kph
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Vehicle Motor Certification and Roadworthiness Testing Agency (BPLJSKB) continues to strengthen motor vehicle testing facilities in Indonesia.
One of its latest developments is the proving ground located at the BPLJSKB facility in Cibitung, Bekasi, West Java.
BPLJSKB itself is a technical implementing unit that conducts testing, certification, and ensures that motor vehicles meet safety and roadworthiness standards before being used on public roads.
“The facilities at BPLJSKB are extensive. Especially in the last year with the addition of the proving ground facility,” said Iman to Kompas.com in Bekasi, West Java, recently.
Previously, BPLJSKB already had various testing facilities based on national standards. However, this latest facility allows vehicle testing to be conducted dynamically.
Iman explained that the proving ground uses testing standards and methodologies based on UN Regulation or international regulations used in many countries.
“Internationally, we currently accommodate 17 UN Regulations. In the testing process, various facilities in the form of test tracks are used,” he said.
One of the main facilities at the BPLJSKB proving ground is the high-speed oval track. This oval-shaped track is approximately 3.5 kilometres long and is designed to test vehicle performance at high speeds.
The track is used to test vehicle stability, manoeuvrability, and the performance of safety components when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds.
In addition to the high-speed track, the BPLJSKB proving ground is also equipped with indoor and outdoor facilities to support various vehicle testing methods.
“Complete, there are outdoor and indoor facilities,” said Iman.
Another facility of note is the low-friction braking track or braking test track with low grip levels.
“This track has several types of road surfaces, such as asphalt and basalt tile with very low friction coefficients. These conditions are designed to represent certain road characteristics found in Indonesia,” said Iman.