If you’ve ever been in a rollover incident, you know how dangerous it can be. When a vehicle flips onto its side, roof, or end over end, it can cause serious injury to everyone involved. Occupants...
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Safer Parking: What You Probably Didn't Know
It’s something we do every time we drive; often, we’ll do it a few times a day and never give it a second thought. And while it’s usually not considered to be dangerous, parking your car can be...
Is Drowsy Driving Deadlier Than Drunk Driving?
When it comes to sleep in America, we’re just not getting it. And that’s causing some major problems on the road.
Emotions and Driving: Signs To Look Out For Before You Get Behind The Wheel
We know the dangers of driving drowsy, intoxicated or distracted by technology. But it's harder to recognize how our emotional state impacts our driving.
Why Your Vehicle Needs a ‘Sterile Cockpit’ Rule
In 1981, the Federal Aviation Administration imposed a new rule designed to increase safety for both flight crew members and passengers. The new mandate, called the sterile cockpit rule, required...
Back to School Safety: What Drivers Need to Look Out for This Fall
Parents and teachers spend a lot of time reminding students to practice safety when walking or riding their bikes to school. However, students aren’t the only ones who need to brush up on their...
Smith System Celebrates 70 Years
Arlington, TX — August 2, 2022 — Smith System is celebrating 70 years of helping driver safety professionals maintain compliance, reduce crash-related injuries, and save lives behind the wheel.
School bus driver safety tips: What should you know?
Safety behind the wheel should be top of mind for every driver. However, with more passengers in their vehicles and a greater number of challenges created by the size and nature of their vehicles,...
Driver Trainer Spotlight: Meet Aggregate Industries’ Tracy Richard
What does it take to become a Smith System trainer? Driver trainers come from all industries, backgrounds, and walks of life. Just ask Tracy Richard, a quality control technician for Aggregate...
What Do Insurance Providers Think of Driver Safety Training?
Any company that hires drivers has many different safety considerations. Regardless of whether those drivers are piloting heavy haul vehicles or four-door sedans, the core concern of the company is...