The Smith System is a
defensive driving
Defensive driving describes the practice of anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others when operating a motor vehicle. It can be achieved by adhering to general guidelines, such as keeping a two- or ...
strategy created in 1952 by Harold L. Smith.
Smith's goal was to increase the safety of
commercial drivers.
[ After he opened the Safeway Driving School in ]Detroit
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in 1948,[
The Smith System is built around five driving habits:][
# 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
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.
References
Further reading
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External links
DriveDifferent.com
The Smith System of Driving w/ Harold Smith 1968
via YouTube
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Driving techniques
Risk management