safety/ smith system

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  1. coffee mug

    coffee mug Light Load Member

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    I had to memorize this at JB Hunt.
    1.Aim High in Steering
    2.Get The Big Picture
    3.Keep Your Eyes Moving
    4.Leave Yourself an Out
    5.Make Sure They See You.
     
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  3. RoadRooster

    RoadRooster Road Train Member

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    I use it and teach it to new drivers, highly recommended.

    I even taught it to my 16 year old son when he learn to drive four wheelers
     
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  4. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    rule #1. Always be aware of your surroundings. I beleive they teach you that in drivers ed.
     
  5. Grouch

    Grouch Road Train Member

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    I was taught the "Smith System" some 50 years ago. It has stuck with me over the years and I catch myself not using it sometimes and have to give me a big whack across the rear.
     
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  6. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    I never heard of the Smith System, or maybe I did, but cant remember. I like the structure of it.
    I sat in my truck about a month ago, and had to write down my time sheet, when I signed out. I even found all my delivery sheets each stop, and town, but could not remember going anywhere, to any of them. Then l found my log off time on the qual comm. but I could not remember going anywhere that day. Don't know what the heck that was all about, I has happen a couple of times to me.
     
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  7. lagbrosdetmi

    lagbrosdetmi Box Monkey

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  8. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    One of the best training tools around. Use it , it works !
     
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    Wargames Captain Crusty

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  10. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    They should add a number 6 to the Smith System. If in doubt, get out and look
     
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  11. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Who is Smith?????? I know a Will Smith.
     
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