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THE SMITH SYSTEM

"Leave nothing to chance; drive defensively"

Here are the five keys of the Smith System

1. LOOK FAR AHEAD
2. GET THE BIG PICTURE
3. KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING
4. MAKE SURE YOU ARE VISIBLE
5. ALWAYS LEAVE YOURSELF AN OUT

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LOOK FAR AHEAD

Looking far ahead is indispensable if you want to drive in a straight line. At 50 KM. you must look at least one city block ahead. The faster you drive the farther ahead you must look; glancing regularly at the center of your lane or where you want the car to go will cause the car to follow your eyes. This same principle applies to turns, so you should look where you the car to go at all times. Also think far ahead, put your thoughts where your eyes are looking. Last, when backing up, you must turn your head and look backwards, towards the direction you want to go. Do not use your mirrrs to back up in a private passenger car.