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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]

  1. Aim high in steering — stay alert to traffic and dangers
  2. Get the big picture – be aware of your surroundings
  3. Keep your eyes moving – constant eye movement helps keep you alert
  4. Leave yourself an out – do not allow other drivers to box you in
  5. 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]

References

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  1. ^ "Company Teaches Its Employees to Drive Defensively—and Live". Los Angeles Times. November 26, 1961. p. E-16. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
  • ^ a b c "5 Key Rules of the Smith System of Driving". topdriver.com. November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  • ^ "Plan Has Phone Drivers 'Read' Possible Road Risks". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. April 5, 1960. p. 21. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
  • ^ "About | Our History". drivedifferent.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  • ^ a b "Team | Our History". drivedifferent.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  • ^ "Mrs. W. C. Scott Discusses Safe Driving For Civic Club Members". Pampa News. Pampa, Texas. March 29, 1959. p. 14. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
  • ^ "About". drivedifferent.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.

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