Smith System (driving)
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The Smith System is a defensive driving strategy[1] created in 1952 by Harold L. Smith.[2][3] Smith's goal was to increase the safety of commercial drivers.[2] After he opened the Safeway Driving School in Detroit in 1948,[4] Smith established the Smith System Driver Improvement Institute in 1952.[5]
The Smith System is built around five driving habits:[2][6]
- Aim high in steering — look far ahead to have the greatest possible reaction time to dangers
- Get the big picture – be aware of your surroundings
- Keep your eyes moving – constant eye movement helps keep you alert
- Leave yourself an out – do not allow other drivers to box you in
- Make sure they see you – remove assumptions about other drivers
The company remains active, headquartered in Arlington, Texas.[5] The company claims that it has trained drivers from more than half of the Fortune 500 companies.[7]
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